Covering Aberystwyth
We work in Aberystwyth (SY23) and the places around it, including Llandrindod Wells, Cardigan and Newtown.
Homes in Dyfed
Welsh homes include long terraces built into hillsides, stone cottages and modern estates, and sloping sites often shape how and where an extension can go.
What goes into an upward extension?
An upward extension adds a new storey on top of an existing house, most often turning a bungalow into a two-storey or chalet-style home. It can double the floor area without using any of the garden.
- Structural survey of walls and foundations
- Staircase and changes to the ground floor layout
- Full fit-out of the new rooms
How much does an upward extension cost in Aberystwyth?
Typical ranges for bungalow and upward extensions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| Bungalow and upward extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Chalet conversion with dormers (total) | £45,000 to £85,000 |
| New first floor, standard specification | £2,200 to £2,800 per m² |
| New first floor, good specification | £2,800 to £3,300 per m² |
| New first floor, high specification | £3,300 to £3,800 per m² |
What approvals does an upward extension need in Wales?
Welsh projects need planning clearance from the council under Welsh rules, building regulations approval under the Welsh approved documents, and party wall notices where the work affects a neighbour’s wall or foundations.
Adding a storey in Wales needs planning permission. We prepare the application with drawings showing how the new roofline fits the street.
What should Aberystwyth homeowners check first?
- Some bungalow foundations need strengthening before a storey can be added.
- The staircase takes space from the ground floor plan.
From first call to completion
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Your questions answered
How much does it cost to add a storey?
Around £2,200 to £3,800 per square metre of new floor including VAT, or £45,000 to £85,000 for a chalet conversion with dormers.
How long does it take?
About 12 to 24 weeks on site.
How do I get a price for bungalow and upward extensions in Aberystwyth?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Bungalow and upward extensions in nearby towns
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Llandrindod Wells
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Cardigan
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Newtown
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Builth Wells
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Aberystwyth.