Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Two-storey rear extension in Bridgnorth
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Bridgnorth 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.
Bridgnorth sits in Shropshire, with postcode districts including WV15. In Shropshire we check the neighbours' rear windows first, because the upper floor is where most two-storey schemes win or lose planning.
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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 Bridgnorth?
A two-storey rear extension in Bridgnorth is priced at £1,800–£2,700 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £54,000–£81,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £86,500–£129,500 |
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 Bridgnorth?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in Bridgnorth needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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 Bridgnorth like to extend?
Bridgnorth has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How a two-storey rear extension in Bridgnorth 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Two-storey rear extensions near Bridgnorth
Neighbouring places we cover include Telford (9.7 miles) and Wombourne (10.0 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Bridgnorth
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.
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.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Bridgnorth house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.