Double-storey extensions in Neath: design, approvals and build
Neath 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 NeathFrom £35,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a planning application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSA10, SA11
Extensions in and around Neath
Postcode districts we cover around Neath include SA10, SA11. The same team covers Briton Ferry (2 miles), Clydach (4 miles), Swansea (7 miles), Gorseinon (10 miles), all within easy reach.
Welsh housing ranges from stone terraces in the valleys to render-and-slate houses and modern estates, and the Welsh planning rules differ from England's in several places.
Included in a typical project
- Measured survey, design and planning drawings
- Householder planning application where needed
- Breaking through at both levels, stairs and landing changes where needed
- Ground and first floor structure, roof tied into the existing roof
- Insulation, plastering, electrics and plumbing to finish
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.
Planning rules that apply in Neath
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
Guide prices for Neath
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Neath we use our Wales factor (×0.93). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Neath: £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 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
From first visit to completion
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 Neath home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a double-storey extension in Neath
Who do I contract with for a double-storey extension in Neath?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Do you cover all of Neath?
Yes. We cover Neath and the surrounding parts of West Glamorgan. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Neath?
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 Neath
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.