Market Harborough, Leicestershire and Rutland
Two-storey rear extension in Market Harborough
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Market Harborough 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.
Market Harborough is covered from our Leicestershire and Rutland round, including LE16. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Market Harborough best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen.
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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 Market Harborough?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Market Harborough start from our East Midlands rate of £1,750–£2,620 per square metre, including VAT. 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Market Harborough?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in Market Harborough needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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 Market Harborough like to extend?
Market Harborough has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a two-storey rear extension in Market Harborough 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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 Market Harborough
Neighbouring places we cover include Desborough (4.9 miles) and Corby (9.8 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Market Harborough
How long does a rear extension take to build in Market Harborough?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.
Will we need to move out?
Rarely. The first-floor opening is made late in the job and sealed with temporary screens.
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.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Market Harborough?
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Market Harborough house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.