Evington, Leicestershire and Rutland
Two-storey rear extension in Evington
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Evington 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.
We cover Evington (LE1, LE2 and LE5) as part of our Leicestershire and Rutland work. In Leicestershire and Rutland 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 Evington?
For Evington we work from the East Midlands rate: £1,750–£2,620 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £52,500–£78,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £84,000–£125,500 |
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 Evington?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Evington 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. 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 Evington like to extend?
Evington has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a two-storey rear extension in Evington 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Evington
Neighbouring places we cover include Oadby (0.8 miles) and Wigston Magna (1.7 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Evington
What postcode areas do you cover around Evington?
Including LE1, LE2 and LE5, and the surrounding Leicestershire and Rutland area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Evington?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.
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.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
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.