Covering Chingford
Our coverage around Chingford (E4) also includes Woodford Green (2 miles to the south-east) and Edmonton.
Homes in London
Terraced houses dominate many London neighbourhoods, so most projects involve shared walls, narrow access and a party wall process. Conservation areas are widespread, and some boroughs have their own mansard and basement guidance.
What is included in a double-storey extension in Chingford?
Two-storey work has to sit comfortably with the house and the neighbours, so most of the design effort goes into the roofline, window positions and how the new first floor connects to the landing. We handle the planning application, the structural design and the building control process, then build, roof and finish both floors.
- Householder planning application
- Foundations, steelwork, brick and block walls, roof
- Joining the new first floor to the existing landing
What is the guide price for a double-storey extension in Chingford?
Guide prices for double-storey extensions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| Double-storey extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £2,400 to £2,900 per m² |
| Good specification | £2,900 to £3,400 per m² |
| High specification | £3,400 to £3,850 per m² |
What approvals does a double-storey extension need in England?
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
Two-storey rear extensions can sometimes be permitted development in England (no more than 3 m deep, at least 7 m from the rear boundary, roof pitch to match), but most two-storey and all two-storey side extensions need householder planning permission.
What should I think about before starting?
- Side extensions close to a boundary are often set back or stepped down so they do not create a terraced effect.
- Neighbours’ light is assessed using the 45-degree guide many councils use.
From first call to completion
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- 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.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Double-storey extensions: common questions
Does a two-storey extension need planning permission?
Usually yes. In England some two-storey rear extensions are permitted development, but side extensions over one storey always need planning permission.
How long does a two-storey extension take?
Around 14 to 24 weeks on site, plus the planning period before that.
How do I get a price for double-storey extensions in Chingford?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Other towns nearby
- Double-storey extensions in Woodford Green
- Double-storey extensions in Edmonton
- Double-storey extensions in Walthamstow
- Double-storey extensions in Tottenham
Learn more about double-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Chingford.