Herefordshire
Two-storey rear extensions in Herefordshire
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. We design and build rear extensions across Herefordshire, from Hereford and Leominster to Ross on Wye, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
In Hereford, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted. Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Herefordshire. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Herefordshire?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Herefordshire start from our West Midlands rate of £1,800–£2,700 per square metre, including VAT. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £54,000–£81,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £86,500–£129,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission in Herefordshire?
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.
Where in Herefordshire do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Does a two-storey rear extension need planning permission?
Almost always. England and Northern Ireland allow 3 metres without an application only if at least 7 metres remains to the rear boundary; Wales and Scotland are similar or stricter.
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 add an en-suite upstairs?
Yes. We plan the soil pipe route early so the bathroom sits where drainage works without boxing through the room below.
Do you cover all of Herefordshire?
We cover 4 towns and districts in Herefordshire, including Hereford, Leominster and Ross on Wye.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.