Double-storey extensions in Wokingham

Covering Wokingham

Wokingham is about 7 miles south-east of Reading. We also cover Crowthorne (3 miles to the south-east), Bracknell and Camberley.

Homes in the South East

Many South East homes are inter-war or post-war semis and detached houses with room for rear and side extensions, while historic town centres and villages bring conservation area and listed building controls.

What does a double-storey extension involve?

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.

Structural engineer’s design and calculations
Foundations, steelwork, brick and block walls, roof
Joining the new first floor to the existing landing

What will a double-storey extension cost?

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

How is a double-storey extension approved in Wokingham?

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 can change the price or programme?

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.

What are the steps?

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

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.

Do you work in Wokingham?

Yes. Wokingham is within our coverage for double-storey extensions, along with nearby Crowthorne and Bracknell.

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