Covering Tipton
Tipton sits 8 miles north-west of Birmingham, with Dudley 2 miles to the south and West Bromwich 3 miles to the east.
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 a double-storey extension?
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.
- Householder planning application
- Structural engineer’s design and calculations
- Windows, insulation, plastering, electrics and plumbing
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 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 |
Do you need permission for a double-storey extension in Tipton?
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 Tipton homeowners check first?
- Side extensions close to a boundary are often set back or stepped down so they do not create a terraced effect.
- The new roof is tied into the old one, so roof tiles and ridge details need to match.
How does the project run?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- 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
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.
Do you work in Tipton?
Yes. Tipton is within our coverage for double-storey extensions, along with nearby Dudley and West Bromwich.
Other towns nearby
- Double-storey extensions in Dudley
- Double-storey extensions in West Bromwich
- Double-storey extensions in Willenhall
- Double-storey extensions in Brierley Hill
Learn more about double-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Tipton.