Covering Longton
Longton is about 3 miles south-east of Stoke-on-Trent. We also cover Stoke-on-Trent (3 miles to the north-west), Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove.
Homes in the West Midlands
Across the West Midlands, terraced and semi-detached houses in red brick are typical, along with post-war estates where garage conversions and side extensions are popular.
What is 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
- New first-floor structure, walls and roof
- Full fit-out of the new rooms
How much does an upward extension cost in Longton?
Use these ranges to budget for bungalow and upward extensions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| 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 |
Planning and building rules in Longton
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
In England, Class AA permitted development allows an extra storey on many detached and semi-detached houses built between July 1948 and October 2018, subject to a prior approval application covering design, neighbours’ amenity and other matters. Houses in conservation areas and other protected land need full planning permission, as do most chalet conversions with front dormers.
What can affect an upward extension?
- The house is exposed while the roof is off, so the sequence is planned tightly.
- Neighbours’ light and privacy are the main planning tests.
How does the project run?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
What people ask before starting
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 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.
Can you visit a house in Longton 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 in nearby towns
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Stoke-on-Trent
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Kidsgrove
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Stafford
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Longton.