Coventry, West Midlands
Two-storey rear extension in Coventry
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Coventry 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.
Coventry and its postcode districts CV2, CV3, CV4 and CV5 are part of our West Midlands coverage. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Coventry 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 Coventry?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Coventry start from our West Midlands rate of £1,800–£2,700 per square metre, including VAT. 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 for a two-storey rear extension in Coventry?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Coventry is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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 Coventry like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Coventry. 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 Coventry comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Coventry
From Coventry, the nearest places we also cover are Kenilworth (4.9 miles) and Bedworth (5.3 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Coventry
Can you match the brick or stone on my Coventry house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
Do you handle building control in Coventry?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
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.