Prestwich, Greater Manchester
Two-storey rear extension in Prestwich
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Prestwich and want to know what a two-storey rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Prestwich is covered from our Greater Manchester round, including M25, M26 and M45. In Prestwich, 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 Prestwich?
In Prestwich, our guide for a two-storey rear extension is £1,690–£2,540 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £51,000–£76,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £81,000–£122,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Prestwich?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Prestwich is set by England's householder rules and your council.
England's rules allow a rear extension of more than one storey without an application only when it is no deeper than 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the boundary opposite the rear wall, and never on designated land. Most two-storey schemes need householder planning permission.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Prestwich like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Prestwich. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a two-storey rear extension in Prestwich comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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 Prestwich
Close by, we work in Whitefield, about 1.3 miles away, and Crumpsall, about 1.9 miles away.
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Prestwich
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.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Prestwich?
As a guide, £1,690–£2,540 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²): about £51,000–£76,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Will we need to move out?
Rarely. The first-floor opening is made late in the job and sealed with temporary screens.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Prestwich house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Prestwich?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.