Dursley, Gloucestershire
Two-storey rear extension in Dursley
Thinking about a two-storey rear extension in Dursley? A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
We cover Dursley (GL11) as part of our Gloucestershire work. In Gloucestershire we check the neighbours' rear windows first, because the upper floor is where most two-storey schemes win or lose planning.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Dursley?
In Dursley, our guide for a two-storey rear extension is £1,870–£2,810 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £56,000–£84,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £90,000–£135,000 |
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 Dursley?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a two-storey rear extension in Dursley.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Dursley like to extend?
Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Dursley, so matching the walling is a design decision in its own right: natural stone, reconstituted stone or a render finish across old and new.
How a two-storey rear extension in Dursley 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Two-storey rear extensions near Dursley
We also build two-storey rear extensions in nearby Stroud (8.1 miles) and Thornbury (8.7 miles).
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- Two-storey rear extension in Thornbury
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Dursley
How long does a rear extension take to build in Dursley?
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 I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Will we need to move out?
Rarely. The first-floor opening is made late in the job and sealed with temporary screens.
Do you handle building control in Dursley?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Is the site visit in Dursley free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Dursley house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.