Double-storey extensions for homes in Chepstow
Thinking about a double-storey extension for your Chepstow home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in ChepstowFrom £35,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a planning application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNP16
What should I budget for a double-storey extension in Chepstow?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Chepstow we use our Wales factor (×0.93). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Chepstow: £1,440 to £2,790 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m, two floors 24 m² | £35,000 – £42,500 | £40,000 – £52,500 | £51,000 – £67,000 |
| 4 m × 4 m, two floors 32 m² | £46,000 – £55,500 | £53,500 – £70,000 | £68,000 – £89,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m, two floors 48 m² | £69,000 – £83,000 | £80,000 – £105,000 | £102,500 – £134,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Extensions in and around Chepstow
Site visits are available across Chepstow (NP16). Neighbouring towns we cover include Monmouth (11 miles), Newport, Gwent (14 miles), Cwmbran (14 miles), Pontypool (16 miles).
Just over the Mid Glamorgan border, Risca is about 18 miles away. In Wales, terraced houses with rear offshoots are common in the towns, while detached houses and bungalows dominate in rural areas.
What is included
- Insulation, plastering, electrics and plumbing to finish
- Foundations sized for two floors
- Measured survey, design and planning drawings
- Breaking through at both levels, stairs and landing changes where needed
- Householder planning application where needed
Do I need planning permission in Chepstow?
In Wales a rear extension of more than one storey can be permitted development only if the ground floor projects no more than 4 m, the upper floor no more than 3 m, it stays at least 10.5 m from the rear boundary and it is not in a conservation area, national park, National Landscape or World Heritage Site. Anything larger needs a planning application to the council.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (AONBs) and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales as in England: notice must be served before work to a shared wall, building on the boundary, or excavating close to a neighbour's foundations.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. Wales has its own building regulations and approved documents; the council or a registered building control approver checks the plans, inspects the work and issues a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
What happens next
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
We visit your Chepstow home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about double-storey extensions
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Chepstow, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does a double-storey extension take to build in Chepstow?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Chepstow?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Is a two-storey extension cheaper per square metre?
Usually. Our guide range is about £1,440 to £2,790 per m² of new floor area including VAT, compared with £1,630 to £3,160 per m² for single-storey work, because the foundations and roof are shared across two floors.
Book a free site visit in Chepstow
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.