Covering Clwyd
Our bungalow and upward extensions service in Clwyd covers Wrexham, Buckley, Deeside and Colwyn Bay and more.
Homes in Clwyd
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 does an upward extension involve?
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
- New first-floor structure, walls and roof
- Staircase and changes to the ground floor layout
How much does an upward extension cost in Clwyd?
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 |
Do you need permission for an upward extension in Clwyd?
In Wales the planning rules, including what counts as permitted development, are set by the Welsh Government, and Welsh building regulations differ in places from England’s. We check both against your house before drawings are finalised, and handle party wall notices where needed.
Adding a storey in Wales needs planning permission.
What should Clwyd homeowners check first?
- The staircase takes space from the ground floor plan.
- Neighbours’ light and privacy are the main planning tests.
What are the steps?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Bungalow and upward extensions: common questions
Can I add a first floor to my bungalow?
Often yes, if the walls and foundations can carry the load and planning allows. We check the structure first.
How long does it take?
About 12 to 24 weeks on site.
Can you visit a house in Clwyd to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Bungalow and upward extensions near Clwyd
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Wrexham
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Buckley
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Deeside
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Colwyn Bay
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Flint
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Rhyl
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Hawarden
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Rhosllannerchrugog
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