Covering Leatherhead
Leatherhead is about 11 miles east of Guildford. We also cover Epsom (4 miles to the north-east), Ewell and Esher.
Homes in the South East
The South East has a lot of 1930s and post-war semi-detached housing, well suited to rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversions, alongside period properties in conservation areas that need a more careful design.
What does a double-storey extension involve?
A double-storey extension adds new rooms on both the ground and first floor in one build, typically a larger kitchen or living space downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom above. Because the roof and foundations are shared, the cost per square metre is usually lower than a single-storey extension.
- Measured survey, design and planning drawings
- Householder planning application
- Joining the new first floor to the existing landing
How much does a double-storey extension cost in Leatherhead?
Typical ranges for double-storey extensions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| 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 |
Planning and building rules in Leatherhead
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.
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 Leatherhead homeowners check first?
- The new roof is tied into the old one, so roof tiles and ridge details need to match.
- The first-floor link can mean moving a bathroom or reshaping the landing.
What happens after I enquire?
- 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.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Questions about a double-storey extension in Leatherhead
How long does a two-storey extension take?
Around 14 to 24 weeks on site, plus the planning period before that.
Will we need to move out?
Most people stay. The noisiest stage is when we break through into the existing first floor, which we plan for a short window.
Can you visit a house in Leatherhead 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.
Double-storey extensions near Leatherhead
- Double-storey extensions in Epsom
- Double-storey extensions in Ewell
- Double-storey extensions in Esher
- Double-storey extensions in Banstead
Learn more about double-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Leatherhead.