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Extension builders in Colchester

The 10 extension builders from Google's results for Colchester, ranked on Google rating, online presence and other factors. Updated 10 September 2026.

Single storey, per m²
£1,900 – £2,600shell to finished
Typical single storey
£41,000 – £56,500around 20 m²
Double storey
£56,500 – £92,500around 30 m² over two floors
Colchester vs UK
+3%around the UK median

Number 1: Kirkwood Build

5.0(66)out of 5, from 66 reviewson GoogleWickford

Architectural firm Kirkwood supplies design plans and planning permission assistance for home extensions across Essex. The company drafts designs for house extensions and loft conversions to help clients expand their properties.

01268 944233 72 Southend Rd, Wickford SS11 8DU

Number 2: Hpd Architects

5.0(19)out of 5, from 19 reviewson GoogleBalkerne Passage, Colchester

Hurley Porte & Duell Architects manages house extension projects from initial design concepts through to complete project delivery. Based in Colchester, the team handles single-storey, two-storey, side, and rear additions alongside loft conversions.

07429 096024 3, Balkerne Passage, Colchester CO1 1PA

Number 3: House Extensions in Colchester

5.0(17)out of 5, from 17 reviewson GoogleChipping Ongar, Ongar

ACS Xtra Space undertakes single and two-storey house extensions for property owners in Colchester. The team carries out general building work and structural renovations to provide households with expanded living areas.

01277 545525 Great Bansons, Banson's Ln, Chipping Ongar, Ongar CM5 9AR

Number 4: Blue Manor Windows

4.9(382)out of 5, from 382 reviewson GoogleRayne Rd, Braintree

Bluemanor Windows installs double-glazed house extensions for residential properties throughout Colchester and surrounding areas. The company builds glazed additions to help local homeowners increase the usable space within their properties.

01376 322266 Unit 4, Chilford Court, Rayne Rd, Braintree CM7 2QS

Number 5: Lexden Builders

4.9(35)out of 5, from 35 reviewson GoogleColchester

Lexden Builders provides building services for homeowners across Colchester and the wider Essex area. Its project portfolio includes domestic home improvements, property conversions, house extensions, and new builds.

01206 577591 44 Nelson Rd, Colchester CO3 9AP

Number 6: Extensions In Colchester For Older Properties

5.0(6)out of 5, from 6 reviewson GoogleColchester

Kendall FM provides building services in Colchester, focusing on domestic extensions, loft conversions, and home refurbishments. Its trade work includes groundworks, structural modifications, and commercial alterations as well as property adaptations.

01206 588162 Unit 17, Colchester CO1 2ZF

Number 7: The Building co

5.0(2)out of 5, from 2 reviewson GoogleHighwoods, Colchester

Specialising in residential building projects, The Building co serves clients in Highwoods, Colchester, and nearby areas. The company builds property extensions, performs full interior reconfigurations and renovations, and constructs new homes from the ground up.

01206 580545 Unit B4, The Seedbed Centre, Wyncolls Rd, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9HT

Number 8: Morlan Building Contractors

5.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleLittle Bentley, Colchester

Morlan Building Contractors carries out home extension projects across the Colchester area, including work in nearby villages such as Langham. The team executes structural additions and domestic building works to create extra space in private properties.

01206 899356 Lemon Cottage, Tendring Rd, Little Bentley, Colchester CO7 8SH

Number 9: House Extensions Colchester

No Google reviews yetColchester

Unity Building Solutions carries out house extensions and property renovations for residents in Colchester. The team builds custom structural expansions to help local homeowners transform and increase their internal living area.

Number 10: The Extension Company Ltd

No Google reviews yetColchester

The Extension Company Ltd manages home extension and renovation projects for property owners across Colchester. The firm handles construction work from initial planning through to completion.

01206 765297 3 Christ Church Ct, Colchester CO3 3AU

What extension builders charge in Colchester

In Colchester, single storey, per m² typically costs £1,900 – £2,600. Labour in Essex runs 3% above the UK median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same job elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the registration yourself. Trade body memberships are public, and each body's own register confirms them in a minute.
  • Get three quotes on the same specification. Written down, split into labour, materials and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different jobs.
  • Ask what is not included. Making good, waste removal, scaffolding and VAT are the four that turn a cheap quote into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. Materials in advance is normal. Half the total before anyone turns up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "house extensions colchester". They are ranked on Google rating, online presence and other factors.

Work out the budget first

The figures above are Colchester ranges. These explain what drives them, so you can read a quote properly.

Extension builders in Colchester: common questions

How far can I extend without planning permission?

Under permitted development, three metres for a terrace or semi and four for a detached, doubled to six and eight under the prior approval process. Height, materials and how much garden you cover all carry separate limits, and none of it applies in a conservation area.

Do I need a party wall agreement?

If you are excavating within three metres of a neighbour's foundations or building on the boundary, yes. You must serve notice two months before work starts. Skipping it is the most common reason extension projects stall.