Glenfield, Leicestershire and Rutland
Two-storey rear extension in Glenfield
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Glenfield 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.
Glenfield is covered from our Leicestershire and Rutland round, including LE1, LE3 and LE4. In Glenfield, 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 Glenfield?
In Glenfield, our guide for a two-storey rear extension is £1,750–£2,620 per square metre including VAT for a 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 Glenfield?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a two-storey rear extension in Glenfield.
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. 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 Glenfield like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Glenfield. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How a two-storey rear extension in Glenfield 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Two-storey rear extensions near Glenfield
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Glenfield
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Glenfield?
As a guide, £1,750–£2,620 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²): about £52,500–£78,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
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 you match the brick or stone on my Glenfield house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Glenfield?
Including LE1, LE3 and LE4, and the surrounding Leicestershire and Rutland area.