Double-storey extensions for homes in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-TrentFrom £36,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsST1, ST2, ST3, ST4, ST5
Planning and approvals in Stoke-on-Trent
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.
The planning position for a specific Stoke-on-Trent address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
What should I budget for a double-storey extension in Stoke-on-Trent?
For Stoke-on-Trent we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.97, the factor we use for West Midlands. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Stoke-on-Trent: £1,500 to £2,910 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m, two floors 24 m² | £36,500 – £44,000 | £41,500 – £55,000 | £53,500 – £70,000 |
| 4 m × 4 m, two floors 32 m² | £48,000 – £57,500 | £55,500 – £73,000 | £71,000 – £93,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m, two floors 48 m² | £72,000 – £86,500 | £83,500 – £109,500 | £107,000 – £140,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
When a double-storey extension makes sense
- Homeowners who would otherwise consider moving
- Growing families who need a bedroom as well as a bigger kitchen
- Houses with enough distance to the rear or side boundary
Working in Stoke-on-Trent
We cover Stoke-on-Trent and the postcode districts ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4, ST5, ST6. Nearby, we also take on projects in Newcastle-under-Lyme (2 miles), Longton (3 miles), Kidsgrove (6 miles), Leek (10 miles).
Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
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 Stoke-on-Trent 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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
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 Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Stoke-on-Trent be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
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.
Is a two-storey extension cheaper per square metre?
Usually. Our guide range is about £1,500 to £2,910 per m² of new floor area including VAT, compared with £1,700 to £3,300 per m² for single-storey work, because the foundations and roof are shared across two floors.
Book a free site visit in Stoke-on-Trent
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.