Double Storey Rear Extension Hucknall
A double storey rear extension is the most cost-effective way to add serious space to a Hucknall home. You get two full floors – usually a bigger kitchen-diner below and an extra bedroom or bathroom above – for far less per square metre than a single storey build.
We design and build two-storey rear extensions across Hucknall, from Victorian terraces near the town centre to semis around Butler’s Hill, Westville and Papplewick Green. Fixed quotes, managed planning applications and one team from footings to final coat of paint.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Planning and building regs handled for you
- Local Hucknall trades, one point of contact
Two Storeys Off the Back of Your Hucknall Home
A double storey rear extension builds out from the back of your house across two floors at the same time. The foundations, roof and scaffolding are shared between both levels, so the second storey costs a fraction of what a separate project would. For growing families in Hucknall who need a bigger kitchen and an extra bedroom, it is usually the smartest single investment you can make.
Hucknall’s housing stock suits this build well. The 1930s and post-war semis around Beardall Street, Watnall Road and the Ruffs typically have long rear gardens with room to extend 3 to 4 metres without crowding neighbours. Ex-mining terraces closer to the High Street can work too, though party wall agreements and drainage runs need careful early checks, which we handle as part of every survey.
Most Hucknall clients use the ground floor for an open-plan kitchen-diner with bifold or sliding doors onto the garden, and the first floor for a fourth bedroom, a larger main bedroom with en-suite, or a proper family bathroom. Because the extension sits at the rear, the front of your house and your street view stay exactly as they are.
We manage the whole job: measured survey, architectural drawings, the planning application to Ashfield District Council, structural calculations, building regulations sign-off and the build itself. You deal with one team and one fixed price from start to finish.
Best For
Hucknall families who need both living space and an extra bedroom, and want the best cost per square metre. Ideal for semis and detached homes with gardens of 8 metres or more.
Typical Timescale
Drawings and planning: 10-14 weeks. Build: 14-20 weeks depending on size and finish. We give you a written programme before work starts.
Benefits of a Double Storey Rear Extension in Hucknall
Two floors for little more than the cost of one – here is why Hucknall homeowners choose this route.
- Best value per square metre – foundations, roof and scaffold are shared across both floors, so the upper storey typically adds only 40-60% to a single storey price.
- Space where you actually need it – a bigger kitchen-diner downstairs and a new bedroom or bathroom upstairs solve two problems in one build.
- Strong added value – moving a Hucknall semi from three to four bedrooms can add significantly to resale value, often more than the build cost.
- No street-facing changes – the extension sits at the rear, so kerb appeal and the character of your road are untouched.
- Cheaper than moving – avoid stamp duty, agent fees and leaving a town with fast tram links into the city.
- Garden connection – full-width glazed doors open the new kitchen straight onto your Hucknall garden.
Our Process for Hucknall Double Storey Rear Extensions
Free Site Survey
We visit your Hucknall home, measure up, check drains and boundaries, and talk through what you want from both floors.
Design and Drawings
Architectural plans for ground and first floor, refined with you until the layout works for your family.
Planning Application
We submit and manage the full planning application to Ashfield District Council, including any neighbour consultation.
Structural and Building Regs
Structural calculations, party wall notices where needed and building control approval sorted before work starts.
Fixed Quote and Programme
A detailed written price and week-by-week build schedule, so there are no surprises.
The Build
Foundations, brickwork, roof, glazing, plumbing and electrics – one managed team on site, tidy at the end of every day.
Finish and Handover
Plastering, decoration, snagging and final building control certificates. We hand over a finished, warrantied extension.
Double Storey Rear Extension Costs in Hucknall
Guide ranges for 2026 including VAT. Every home is different, so treat these as a starting point – your fixed quote follows the free survey.
| Project Size | Approx. Footprint | Guide Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Compact (3m deep) | 18-24 m² per floor | £85,000 – £115,000 |
| Mid-size (4m deep) | 24-32 m² per floor | £110,000 – £150,000 |
| Large / full width | 32-45 m² per floor | £145,000 – £200,000+ |
| Kitchen fit-out (optional) | – | £12,000 – £35,000 |
| New bathroom or en-suite | – | £6,000 – £14,000 |
Costs vary with ground conditions, glazing choices and finish level. Drawings, planning fees, structural calculations and building control are itemised separately in your quote so you can see exactly where every pound goes.
Planning Permission in Hucknall
📋 What you need to know
Double storey rear extensions in Hucknall almost always need full planning permission from Ashfield District Council. Permitted development rights for two-storey rear additions are tight: the extension must be within 3 metres of the rear wall, at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, and match the existing house in materials – conditions many Hucknall plots cannot meet.
Key points the council will look at: overlooking of neighbouring gardens, the 45-degree daylight rule for next-door windows, and matching brick and roof tiles. Homes near the Hucknall conservation area or listed buildings around the parish church face extra scrutiny. We prepare and submit the full application for you, and our local applications have a 100% approval record to date. Decisions typically take about 8 weeks.
Areas We Cover
Based locally, we build double storey rear extensions across Hucknall and the surrounding towns.
Not listed? We cover most of the surrounding area – get in touch and we will confirm.
Double Storey Rear Extensions We Have Built
What Hucknall Homeowners Say
“We went from a cramped three-bed to a four-bed with a huge kitchen-diner. Planning through Ashfield was handled entirely by the team and the build finished a week early. Best money we have spent on our Hucknall house.”
“Honest fixed quote, no extras sprung on us, and the brick match on our 1930s semi is spot on. The new en-suite bedroom upstairs means we no longer need to move out of Hucknall.”
“Site was left tidy every single day and the neighbours were kept informed throughout. The bifolds onto the garden have transformed how we use the house. Would recommend to anyone in Hucknall.”
Double Storey Rear Extension Hucknall – Your Questions
Almost always, yes. Permitted development rules for two-storey rear extensions are very restrictive, so most Hucknall projects go through a full application to Ashfield District Council. We prepare, submit and manage the application for you, and decisions usually take around 8 weeks.
Most Hucknall projects fall between £85,000 and £150,000 including VAT, depending on size, glazing and finish. A full-width or high-specification build can exceed £200,000. Your free survey leads to a fixed written quote so you know the exact figure before committing.
Typically 14 to 20 weeks on site for a Hucknall double storey rear extension, plus 10 to 14 weeks beforehand for drawings and planning. We give you a week-by-week programme and keep you updated throughout.
Yes, most Hucknall families stay in the house. We keep the existing rear wall in place as long as possible and seal the work area with dust screens. The most disruptive phase is knocking through, which we plan with you and typically complete within a week or two.
Most 1930s and post-war semis and detached homes in Hucknall are ideal, thanks to their long rear gardens. Terraces near the town centre can work too, though party wall agreements with both neighbours are usually needed. The free site survey confirms what is achievable on your plot.
Ready to Add Two Floors of Space in Hucknall?
Book your free site survey today. We will measure up, talk through your ideas and give you a fixed written quote with no obligation.