Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Two-storey rear extension in Kenilworth
For homes in Kenilworth, 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.
Kenilworth sits in Warwickshire, with postcode districts including CV8. In Kenilworth, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Kenilworth?
A two-storey rear extension in Kenilworth 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Kenilworth?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in Kenilworth 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. 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 Kenilworth like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Kenilworth. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a two-storey rear extension in Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth
From Kenilworth, the nearest places we also cover are Warwick (4.6 miles) and Coventry (4.9 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Kenilworth
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Kenilworth?
As a guide, £1,800–£2,700 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²): about £54,000–£81,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Kenilworth?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.
Will we need to move out?
Rarely. The first-floor opening is made late in the job and sealed with temporary screens.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Kenilworth?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Is the site visit in Kenilworth 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.