Humberstone, Leicestershire and Rutland
Two-storey rear extension in Humberstone
For homes in Humberstone, a two-storey rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Humberstone (LE1, LE4 and LE5) as part of our Leicestershire and Rutland work. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Humberstone best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen.
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 Humberstone?
A two-storey rear extension in Humberstone is priced at £1,750–£2,620 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
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 Humberstone?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a two-storey rear extension in Humberstone.
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. 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 Humberstone like to extend?
Humberstone has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a two-storey rear extension in Humberstone comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Humberstone
Close by, we work in Belgrave, about 1.3 miles away, and Birstall, about 1.8 miles away.
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Humberstone
Is the site visit in Humberstone free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
Will we need to move out?
Rarely. The first-floor opening is made late in the job and sealed with temporary screens.
What postcode areas do you cover around Humberstone?
Including LE1, LE4 and LE5, and the surrounding Leicestershire and Rutland area.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Humberstone?
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.
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.