Covering Walkden
Walkden sits 7 miles west of Manchester, with Farnworth 2 miles to the north and Swinton 2 miles to the south-east.
Homes in the North West
Across the North West, Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and modern estates all feature, and brick or stone matching is chosen to suit each street.
What is included in a double-storey extension in Walkden?
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.
- Measured survey, design and planning drawings
- Householder planning application
- Windows, insulation, plastering, electrics and plumbing
How much should I budget for a double-storey extension?
What double-storey extensions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| 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 Walkden?
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 should I think about before starting?
- 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.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Your questions answered
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.
Who deals with the council for a project in Walkden?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Other towns nearby
- Double-storey extensions in Farnworth
- Double-storey extensions in Swinton
- Double-storey extensions in Tyldesley
- Double-storey extensions in Eccles
Learn more about double-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Walkden.