East London: Extensions, Lofts, Refurbishments & More.
RCB Design & Build is based in East London — E13 is home. We work across E, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Waltham Forest and Barking & Dagenham postcodes day in, day out.
Services in East London
From single-room extensions to full HMO conversions, we deliver across East London with a local team that knows the area.
Common Projects in East London
East London is defined by its density and its stock of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Streets of two and three-bedroom terraces are the dominant property type across Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Barking — most built between 1880 and 1930.
The most common projects we see in this area are rear ground-floor extensions (often kitchen extensions into garden space), loft conversions on Victorian terrace rooflines, and full refurbishments for buy-to-let or HMO use. The HMO market in East London is active — E6, E7, E12 and E13 postcodes regularly see conversions from standard 3-bed to 5 or 6-room licensed HMOs.
New build development activity is significant in areas like Stratford, Canning Town and Barking, where regeneration has created substantial new residential stock alongside older housing. We also work on commercial-to-residential conversions — a feature of East London's changing commercial landscape.
Terraced Houses (E postcode)
Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Common works: rear extensions, loft conversions, through-lounge openings, full strip refurbishments.
HMO Conversions
East London's rental demand supports a strong HMO market. We convert and fit out HMOs to licensing requirements including fire doors, escape routes and room sizing.
Flat Conversions
Larger terraces converted to two or three self-contained flats. Requires careful structural and fire separation design.
BRR Projects
Buy, refurbish, refinance activity is common across East London. We deliver programme-led refurbishments timed to your refinance window.
Planning in East London
East London spans multiple local planning authorities including the London Borough of Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham, and Havering. Each has its own local plan, supplementary planning guidance and design policies.
Conservation areas exist across East London — parts of Walthamstow, Hackney and Bow, among others. If your property is in or adjacent to a conservation area, permitted development rights may be restricted and the local authority's design team will have a view on materials, scale and fenestration.
Listed buildings are less common in East London than in some other parts of London, but they do exist. Always verify listing status before assuming permitted development applies.
Planning disclaimer: Planning requirements vary by property and location. Always verify with the relevant East London local planning authority before commencing works. RCB can advise on construction matters but planning decisions rest with the local authority.
Contact RCB About Your East London Project
We are based in E13. East London is home ground. Tell us about your project and we will tell you how we can help.