Lower Earley, Berkshire
Two-storey rear extension in Lower Earley
Two-storey rear extension in Lower Earley: a larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
Lower Earley is covered from our Berkshire round, including RG5, RG6 and RG41. In Lower Earley, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Lower Earley?
In Lower Earley, our guide for a two-storey rear extension is £2,020–£3,020 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £60,500–£90,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £97,000–£145,000 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Lower Earley?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a two-storey rear extension in Lower Earley.
A two-storey rear extension can be permitted development in England only if it projects no more than 3 metres, stays at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, matches the existing roof pitch and has obscure-glazed upper side windows. In practice most double-storey rear extensions go through a householder planning application.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Lower Earley like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Lower Earley, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a two-storey rear extension in Lower Earley comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Two-storey rear extensions near Lower Earley
From Lower Earley, the nearest places we also cover are Reading (3.0 miles) and Wokingham (3.8 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Lower Earley
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Lower Earley?
As a guide, £2,020–£3,020 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²): about £60,500–£90,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Is the site visit in Lower Earley free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Is two-storey cheaper per square metre than single-storey?
Usually yes, because the foundations and roof are shared across twice the floor area. The total cost is higher.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Lower Earley?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Lower Earley house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.