Worcestershire
Two-storey rear extensions in Worcestershire
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. We design and build rear extensions across Worcestershire, from Worcester and Redditch to Kidderminster, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Worcester best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen. Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Worcestershire. 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 Worcestershire?
For Worcestershire 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission in Worcestershire?
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 Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire?
We cover 8 towns and districts in Worcestershire, including Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.