Strood, Kent
Two-storey rear extension in Strood
We plan and build two-storey rear extensions for homeowners in Strood. A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
We cover Strood (ME2) as part of our Kent work. In Strood, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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 Strood?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Strood start from our South East England rate of £2,020–£3,020 per square metre, including VAT. 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 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Strood?
Planning for a two-storey rear extension in Strood follows the English householder rules.
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. 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 Strood like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Strood, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a two-storey rear extension in Strood comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Strood
We also build two-storey rear extensions in nearby Rochester (1.3 miles) and Chatham (2.4 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Strood
What postcode areas do you cover around Strood?
Including ME2, and the surrounding Kent area.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Strood?
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.
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.
Is the site visit in Strood free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Strood?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.