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London & the South East

Design & build
more space, less stress.

We design, plan and build your extension, loft or refurbishment — one team, from the first drawing to the finished home.

Interactive visual builder1 minAnswer a few quick questions — see your cost & timelineTypical costfrom £55kOn site10–14 wksPlanningPermitted dev1234567Start the visual builder ★★★★★ 4.9 · 113 Google & Houzz reviews
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★★★★★ 4.9 · 113 Google & Houzz reviews
"Creative, attentive to detail — they made the planning process smooth and stress-free." — Sophie K.
"Excellent at helping us get plans drawn up and planning approval… highly recommend." — Alexandra P.
"They designed our rear extension and loft conversion… a fantastic experience from start to finish." — Sana W.
All-through. One accountable team.

Your Extension Journey

No hand-offs, no gaps, no blame between architect and builder. Virtue carries your project through every stage under one roof.

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★★★★★ "They were fantastic for our loft plans… made the planning process smooth and stress-free." — Sophie K., Google

Figures are indicative ranges for early-stage planning only, based on typical Virtue projects in London & the South East. They are not a quotation. Final cost depends on site conditions, specification and detailed design.

Selected work

Projects we've taken
the whole way.

A handful of completed lofts, extensions and refurbishments — each delivered design-through-build by one Virtue team.

Example build programmes

What happens once we're on site.

The same journey, build by build — here's a 6-metre rear extension and a double L-shaped loft, step by step to the keys.

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The people behind your project

Meet the team.

One accountable team, from the first drawing to the finished home — here are the people you’ll actually be working with.

Bilal Ahmad

Bilal Ahmad

Founder & CEO

15+ years in architecture and construction and 600+ approved London projects. Lead designer and founder of Virtue.

Maria Eloisa

Maria Eloisa

Office Manager

Runs our planning, Building Control and Thames Water applications end to end — and steps into CAD when a project needs it.

Ron Caballero

Ron Caballero

Architectural Technician & 3D Specialist

Our in-house 3D (BIM) and Revit specialist, producing detailed drawings and interior renders — 7 years’ experience.

Aslam Muhammad

Aslam Muhammad

CAD Technician

A fast, highly skilled draftsman with experience across London residential practices.

Yaseen Ahmed

Yaseen Ahmed

Site Surveyor

Carries out our measured surveys and site inspections — capturing accurate dimensions and site conditions before design begins.

Planning, demystified

Three routes to a
green light.

Most home projects follow one of three planning paths. The builder above estimates which is likely yours — here's what each means.

Good to know

Loft, extension &
planning questions.

Quick answers to what London homeowners ask us most about design and build, planning permission, cost and timescales.

Do I need planning permission for a rear extension or loft conversion?

Many loft conversions, rear extensions and garden rooms fall under permitted development and don't need a full planning application — we confirm this with a Lawful Development Certificate for certainty. Larger or wrap-around extensions, and homes in conservation areas or under Article 4 directions, need a householder planning application, which our in-house team prepares and submits for you.

How much does a house extension or loft conversion cost in London?

As an indicative guide, single-storey rear extensions typically start from around £40,000 + VAT and loft conversions from around £52,000, rising to roughly £105,000 for a large mansard or wrap-around. Full refurbishments are about £35,000 per floor. Final cost depends on size, specification and site conditions — use our visual builder above for an instant estimate.

What does design and build mean?

Design and build means one accountable team carries your project through every stage — concept design, planning, architecture, interior design, structural engineering, Building Control approvals and construction — with no hand-offs or blame between architect and builder.

How long does a loft conversion or extension take?

Design and approvals usually take 6–10 weeks, and most loft conversions and extensions are then on site for around 10–20 weeks depending on size and complexity. We give you a clear programme before any work begins.

Which areas of London do you cover?

We are based in Walthamstow, East London and design and build homes across London and the South East, including Wandsworth, Richmond, Ealing, Haringey, Hackney, Islington and the surrounding boroughs.

Free homeowner's guide

Not ready to build yet?
Start with the guide.

Our plain-English Homeowner's Guide to Extensions & Lofts walks you through the whole journey — so you can plan with confidence, in your own time.

  • The 5-step design & build journey, explained
  • Indicative costs for every project type
  • Realistic timelines from design to keys
  • Planning, Party Wall & Building Regs, simply
  • A "is your project ready?" checklist
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