Double-storey extensions · Staveley

Double-storey extensions in Staveley

Our double-storey extensions service covers Staveley and the rest of Derbyshire. You get a fixed price in writing for the agreed specification, and one person co-ordinating the trades.

Covering Staveley

Our coverage around Staveley (S43) also includes Chesterfield, Dronfield and Sheffield.

Homes in the East Midlands

Housing in the East Midlands includes Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, with stone-built villages in some areas where conservation controls apply.

What do you get with a double-storey extension?

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
  • Structural engineer’s design and calculations
  • Foundations, steelwork, brick and block walls, roof

How much should I budget for a double-storey extension?

Use these ranges to budget for double-storey extensions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.

Double-storey extensionsGuide 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

How is a double-storey extension approved in Staveley?

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. Expect around eight weeks for a decision once the application is validated.

What can change the price or programme?

  • Neighbours’ light is assessed using the 45-degree guide many councils use.
  • The new roof is tied into the old one, so roof tiles and ridge details need to match.

What are the steps?

  1. Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
  2. Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
  3. Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
  4. Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

What people ask before starting

Is a two-storey extension better value than a single-storey one?

Per square metre, usually yes, because the foundations and roof serve two floors of space.

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.

Do you work in Staveley?

Yes. Staveley is within our coverage for double-storey extensions, along with nearby Chesterfield and Dronfield.

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