Double-storey extensions in Morpeth
Morpeth homeowners can use us for the whole double-storey extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in MorpethFrom £34,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE61
Extensions in and around Morpeth
We cover Morpeth and the postcode districts NE61. Neighbouring towns we cover include Ashington (5 miles), Bedlington (5 miles), Cramlington (8 miles), Blyth (8 miles).
For homes towards Tyne and Wear, Gosforth is around 13 miles away. Across the North East, houses often have rear yards or modest gardens, so compact, well-lit single-storey extensions make the biggest difference.
Double-storey extension prices in Morpeth
Prices below are for Morpeth, using the North East England factor of ×0.91. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Morpeth: £1,410 to £2,730 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m, two floors 24 m² | £34,500 – £41,500 | £39,000 – £51,500 | £50,000 – £66,000 |
| 4 m × 4 m, two floors 32 m² | £45,000 – £54,000 | £52,000 – £68,500 | £66,500 – £87,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m, two floors 48 m² | £67,500 – £81,000 | £78,500 – £103,000 | £100,000 – £131,500 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Included in a typical project
- Householder planning application where needed
- Measured survey, design and planning drawings
- Insulation, plastering, electrics and plumbing to finish
- Foundations sized for two floors
- Ground and first floor structure, roof tied into the existing roof
- Building regulations drawings and structural design
Will the council need to approve it?
In England a two-storey rear extension is permitted development only if it projects no more than 3 m from the original rear wall, sits at least 7 m from the rear boundary, matches the roof pitch and uses obscure, non-opening side windows upstairs. Most two-storey extensions therefore go through a householder planning application, which costs £548 from 1 April 2026 and normally takes about 8 weeks.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
How the project works
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 Morpeth home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Morpeth
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Morpeth, 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 Morpeth?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of Morpeth?
Yes. We cover Morpeth and the surrounding parts of Northumberland. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need a Party Wall Agreement?
If you are in England or Wales and the work involves a shared wall or digging foundations close to a neighbour, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notices must be served before work starts. We tell you which notices are needed.
Does a double-storey extension need planning permission?
Often, yes. In England a two-storey rear extension can be permitted development only if it projects no more than 3 m and sits at least 7 m from the rear boundary, with matching roof pitch and obscure side windows. Side extensions over one storey always need planning permission. We confirm the route at the survey.
Book a free site visit in Morpeth
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.