North Shields, Tyne and Wear
Two-storey rear extension in North Shields
We plan and build two-storey rear extensions for homeowners in North Shields. A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
North Shields sits in Tyne and Wear, with postcode districts including NE26, NE29 and NE30. In North Shields, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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 North Shields?
A two-storey rear extension in North Shields is priced at £1,620–£2,430 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. North East prices are among the lowest in our range; former mining ground is the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £48,500–£73,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £78,000–£116,500 |
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 North Shields?
Planning for a two-storey rear extension in North Shields follows the English householder rules.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in North Shields like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around North Shields. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.
How a two-storey rear extension in North Shields 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.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Two-storey rear extensions near North Shields
Neighbouring places we cover include Tynemouth (0.9 miles) and South Shields (1.4 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in North Shields
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.
Do you handle building control in North Shields?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Will we need to move out?
Rarely. The first-floor opening is made late in the job and sealed with temporary screens.
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.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in North Shields?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.