Staffordshire
Two-storey rear extensions in Staffordshire
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. Rear extensions in Staffordshire: we cover 19 towns including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
In Staffordshire we check the neighbours' rear windows first, because the upper floor is where most two-storey schemes win or lose planning. Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Staffordshire. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Staffordshire?
For Staffordshire we work from the West Midlands rate: £1,800–£2,700 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission in Staffordshire?
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.
Where in Staffordshire do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Does a two-storey rear extension need planning permission?
Almost always. England and Northern Ireland allow 3 metres without an application only if at least 7 metres remains to the rear boundary; Wales and Scotland are similar or stricter.
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 I add an en-suite upstairs?
Yes. We plan the soil pipe route early so the bathroom sits where drainage works without boxing through the room below.
Do you cover all of Staffordshire?
We cover 19 towns and districts in Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.