Double-storey extensions for homes in Paignton
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build double-storey extensions in Paignton and the surrounding Devon area.
- Guide price in PaigntonFrom £38,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4, TQ5
Working in Paignton
Site visits are available across Paignton (TQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4, TQ5). Nearby, we also take on projects in Torquay (3 miles), Newton Abbot (7 miles), Exmouth (15 miles), Exeter (20 miles).
Just over the Cornwall border, Launceston is about 39 miles away. In the South West, local stone, render and brick vary from town to town, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension that looks right.
What should I budget for a double-storey extension in Paignton?
For Paignton we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.02, the factor we use for South West England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Paignton: £1,580 to £3,060 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m, two floors 24 m² | £38,500 – £46,500 | £44,000 – £58,000 | £56,000 – £73,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m, two floors 32 m² | £50,500 – £60,500 | £58,500 – £77,000 | £75,000 – £98,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m, two floors 48 m² | £75,500 – £91,000 | £88,000 – £115,500 | £112,500 – £147,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What is included
- Ground and first floor structure, roof tied into the existing roof
- Measured survey, design and planning drawings
- Foundations sized for two floors
- Insulation, plastering, electrics and plumbing to finish
- Householder planning application where needed
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.
Do I need planning permission in Paignton?
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).
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions people ask about double-storey extensions
Who do I contract with for a double-storey extension in Paignton?
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 Paignton?
Yes. We cover Paignton and the surrounding parts of Devon. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a double-storey extension take to build in Paignton?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Paignton
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.