Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Building in Hammersmith & Fulham: a local guide
Housing stock, planning and conservation notes, and indicative costs for extensions, lofts and renovations in Hammersmith & Fulham, plus quotes from independent local builders.
Homes in Hammersmith & Fulham
Hammersmith & Fulham is mostly dense Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, including Fulham's well-known two-storey terraced streets, alongside mansion blocks, converted flats and riverside homes.
Typical projects here
Side-return extensions, mansard and dormer lofts on terraces, basement and lower-ground works, and flat refurbishments.
Planning and conservation in Hammersmith & Fulham
Planning and building control in this area are handled by Hammersmith & Fulham Council. A large share of the borough falls within conservation areas, and its riverside areas sit near the Thames, where flood risk can be a planning consideration. Before you design, check whether your property is in a conservation area, is listed or is covered by an Article 4 direction; these change what you can build without permission. Our guide to permitted development in London explains the national rules, and loft conversion regulations covers roof works.
Narrow terraced plots mean side-return and loft projects here often involve Party Wall notices and careful access planning.
Typical building costs in Hammersmith & Fulham
Costs in Hammersmith & Fulham usually sit between outer London rates (about £2,500 to £3,500 per m²) and central London rates (about £3,500 to £4,500+ per m²), depending on the street, access and specification. Budget on top for professional fees (about 15%), consents and contingency (8–15%) and VAT at 20% on extensions and renovations. These are indicative industry ranges for 2026, not a quote; see our London cost guide or request fixed quotes from local builders.
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Questions about building in Hammersmith & Fulham
Can I request quotes from builders in Hammersmith & Fulham?
Yes. Quote requests are accepted from anywhere in Hammersmith & Fulham, including Hammersmith, Fulham, Shepherd's Bush, Parsons Green, Brook Green, Ravenscourt Park, Sands End, White City, across London and the wider UK. With your consent, we pass your enquiry to up to 3 local builders who advertise with us.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Hammersmith & Fulham?
It depends on your property. Houses outside conservation areas may be able to use permitted development, while flats, conservation areas and Article 4 directions usually mean an application to Hammersmith & Fulham Council. A Lawful Development Certificate gives certainty.
Should I check a builder’s insurance?
We ask every builder who advertises with us to provide proof of current public liability insurance before they are listed. Always check each builder’s insurance, references, written quote and trade body membership yourself before work starts.
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Request quotes for your Hammersmith & Fulham project
Tell us about your extension, loft or renovation anywhere in the UK. With your consent, we pass your enquiry to up to 3 independent builders who advertise with us, so they can contact you with quotes. We do not carry out building work ourselves.
- Free to use, no obligation
- Up to 3 builders, only with your consent
- Always check each builder’s insurance, references and written quote