Double-storey extensions across Limavady
A double-storey extension in Limavady starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in LimavadyFrom £32,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually needs planning permission
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT49
Will the council need to approve it?
In Northern Ireland the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 lets some single-storey rear extensions go ahead without planning permission, up to 3 m on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 m on a detached house, within height and boundary limits. Larger, side and two-storey extensions normally need planning permission from the council, and building control approval is separate.
The planning position for a specific Limavady address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
Northern Ireland has no Party Wall Act. Where work is on or close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing before work starts.
Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.
Double-storey extension prices in Limavady
These guide figures apply our Northern Ireland adjustment (×0.86) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Limavady: £1,330 to £2,580 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m, two floors 24 m² | £32,500 – £39,500 | £37,000 – £49,000 | £47,000 – £62,000 |
| 4 m × 4 m, two floors 32 m² | £42,500 – £51,000 | £49,500 – £65,000 | £63,000 – £83,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m, two floors 48 m² | £63,500 – £76,500 | £74,000 – £97,500 | £94,500 – £124,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What we take care of
- Measured survey, design and planning drawings
- Householder planning application where needed
- Building regulations drawings and structural design
- Foundations sized for two floors
- Insulation, plastering, electrics and plumbing to finish
- Ground and first floor structure, roof tied into the existing roof
The roof is what makes a two-storey extension look right or wrong. We match the pitch and materials of the main house wherever possible and plan the upstairs layout around the existing landing so the new rooms feel original rather than bolted on.
Extensions in and around Limavady
Across BT49, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Coleraine (13 miles), Derry/Londonderry (15 miles), Magherafelt (23 miles).
For homes towards County Tyrone, Strabane is around 24 miles away. In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
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 Limavady, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Limavady?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a double-storey extension take to build in Limavady?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Is a two-storey extension cheaper per square metre?
Usually. Our guide range is about £1,330 to £2,580 per m² of new floor area including VAT, compared with £1,500 to £2,920 per m² for single-storey work, because the foundations and roof are shared across two floors.
Book a free site visit in Limavady
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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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.