Greater London · CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8
Building & Construction in Croydon
Building and construction covers the structural and groundworks side of a project — foundations, brickwork, steelwork, roofing and drainage — coordinated by a single contractor so the client deals with one team rather than several separate trades.
In Croydon, that covers Purley, Coulsdon, South Croydon, Addiscombe, Selsdon, Shirley, Thornton Heath, Sanderstead, Waddon. Croydon combines a dense town centre and tower-block skyline with substantial suburban housing across Purley, Coulsdon, Addiscombe and Shirley, plus the Victorian and Edwardian terraces closer to South Croydon and Thornton Heath. Its position on the A23/M23 corridor puts it within easy reach of our Surrey and Sussex teams, and it borders Sutton, Bromley and Reigate & Banstead.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Croydon for building & construction
Property styles in Croydon
Housing ranges from Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the town centre and South Croydon, through interwar semis across Addiscombe, Shirley and Thornton Heath, to larger detached houses in Purley, Coulsdon and Sanderstead. Loft conversions and rear extensions are common on the terraced and semi-detached stock, while the larger plots further south suit more substantial extension and outbuilding projects.
Planning considerations
Croydon Council (London Borough of Croydon) is the local planning authority. Several residential areas, including parts of South Croydon, Coulsdon and Addiscombe, are conservation areas, and parts of the borough's southern edge fall within the Metropolitan Green Belt, which affects extensions and new structures. As with all London boroughs, permitted development rights can also be more restricted on flats and some converted properties.
How it works
Our building & construction process
- 01
Survey and brief
A site visit to understand the building, ground conditions and what you are trying to achieve.
- 02
Design and specification
Working with your architect or designer (or ours, where design and build is agreed) to firm up drawings, structural calculations and specification.
- 03
Costing and programme
A itemised quotation and realistic programme, including any provisional sums for items that cannot be fixed until work is opened up.
- 04
Approvals
Coordinating planning and Building Regulations submissions, and party wall matters where relevant.
- 05
Construction
Groundworks through to weathertight shell, with regular progress updates and site meetings.
- 06
Sign-off
Building Control completion certificate, snagging and handover documentation.
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Nearby coverage
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FAQs
Building & Construction in Croydon: FAQs
Do you provide building & construction across all of Croydon?
Yes, we cover the CR0 and CR2 and CR5 and CR7 and CR8 postcode areas in full, including Purley, Coulsdon, South Croydon, Addiscombe, Selsdon, Shirley, Thornton Heath, Sanderstead, Waddon.
Do I need planning permission for structural building work?
It depends on the work. Internal structural alterations often fall under Building Regulations only, while external changes may need planning permission or fall under permitted development. We confirm the position for your specific property during the survey.
Will you manage Building Control on my behalf?
Yes. We coordinate Building Regulations applications and inspections as part of the project and keep the completion certificate on file for you.
Do you cover all of Croydon, including Purley and Coulsdon?
Yes, we work across the CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7 and CR8 postcode areas, including the town centre, Purley, Coulsdon, South Croydon, Addiscombe, Selsdon, Shirley, Thornton Heath and Sanderstead.
Get a quote for building & construction in Croydon
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.