Double Storey Extensions Beeston
A double storey extension gives Beeston homes the extra ground floor living space and the additional bedroom or bathroom upstairs that a growing family needs, all in one build. It is one of the most cost effective ways to add real value to a property near the town centre, the University Boulevard tram stop or the quieter streets around Chilwell.
We have built two storey extensions on the Victorian terraces off Wollaton Road, the interwar semis around Beeston Rylands and the larger detached houses towards Bramcote. Whatever your house type, we handle the design, planning and construction from start to finish.
- Extra bedroom, bathroom and living space in one project
- Local team who know Broxtowe planning rules
- Fixed written quotes with no hidden extras
Double the space without moving house
Moving costs in Beeston keep climbing once you add stamp duty, agent fees and the cost of a larger home near good schools like Round Hill Primary or The Nottingham Emmanuel School. A double storey extension lets you stay in the area you love and shape your current house around how your family actually lives.
Downstairs you might gain a large open plan kitchen diner or a second reception room. Upstairs the same footprint can become a spacious master bedroom with an en suite, a nursery or a home office. Because the roof and foundations are shared across both floors, you get roughly twice the space for far less than the cost per square metre of a single storey build.
Many Beeston semis and terraces have the plot depth and side access to make this work well. We survey your home, check the boundary lines against neighbouring properties and design an extension that suits the street and passes planning first time.
At a glance
Build time: 12 to 18 weeks typical
Adds: Up to two extra rooms
Value uplift: Often 15 to 25 percent
Local knowledge
We work across Broxtowe Borough Council and know the conservation and boundary rules that affect Beeston streets.
Why a two storey extension suits Beeston homes
- Best value per square metre – sharing foundations and roof across two floors keeps the cost lower than two separate single storey builds.
- More bedrooms for family life – ideal for Beeston families who need a third or fourth bedroom without leaving their catchment school.
- Bigger kitchen and living areas – open up the ground floor while adding a full room above, perfect for period terraces off Queens Road.
- Strong return on investment – a well built two storey extension typically adds more value than it costs in the Beeston market.
- Keeps your garden usable – building up as well as out means you use less of your outdoor space than a large single storey build.
- One build, less disruption – completing both floors together means a single planning process and one team on site.
Our Beeston double storey process
Free site survey
We visit your Beeston home, measure up, check access and discuss what you want from both floors.
Design and drawings
Our team produces plans that balance your wish list with what will gain planning approval in Broxtowe.
Planning and building control
We submit the application to Broxtowe Borough Council and handle building regulations approval on your behalf.
Party wall and neighbours
Where a shared boundary is involved we arrange the party wall notices with your neighbours before work starts.
Foundations and structure
We lay foundations, build the two storey shell and make it watertight, matching your existing brick and roof.
Fit out and finish
Plastering, electrics, plumbing, decorating and a full clean, leaving your new rooms ready to use.
Sign off and handover
Building control issues the completion certificate and we walk you through everything before we leave.
Double storey extension costs in Beeston
Every home is different, so these are guide ranges for 2026. We give you a fixed written quote after your free survey.
| Project type | Approx size | Guide cost (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Small two storey rear extension | Up to 15 sq m per floor | £60,000 – £80,000 |
| Standard double storey rear or side | 15 to 25 sq m per floor | £80,000 – £110,000 |
| Large double storey extension | 25 sq m plus per floor | £110,000 – £150,000 |
| Premium finish with en suite and glazing | Varies | £150,000+ |
Prices include structural work and standard finishes. Kitchens, high end bathrooms and bespoke glazing are quoted separately.
Do you need planning permission?
Many single storey extensions fall under permitted development, but double storey extensions in Beeston usually need full planning permission from Broxtowe Borough Council. Two storey rear extensions must not extend more than three metres beyond the original rear wall and must sit at least seven metres from the rear boundary.
If your home is in a conservation area, such as parts of central Beeston, or is a listed building, permitted development rights are more limited and extra care is needed with materials and design. We check all of this before we design your extension.
Beeston planning checklist
- Full planning usually required for two storeys
- Stay within three metres of the original rear wall
- Keep seven metres from the rear boundary
- Match roof pitch and brickwork to the existing house
- Party wall agreement if near a neighbour boundary
Local extension teams across the region
Not sure if we cover your street? Give us a call and we will let you know.
Recent Beeston projects
What Beeston homeowners say
Real reviews from families across Beeston.
They added two storeys to the back of our semi off Wollaton Road and it transformed the house. We now have a huge kitchen and a fourth bedroom with an en suite. Tidy team and they hit every date they promised.
We were nervous about the planning side but they handled the whole Broxtowe application and it went through first time. The new master bedroom over the extended dining room is exactly what our Chilwell home needed.
Brilliant work on our terrace near Queens Road. The new brickwork matches the original so well you cannot tell where the old house ends. Fixed price with no surprises and they kept the street clean throughout.
Double storey extension questions from Beeston
In most cases yes. Two storey extensions in Beeston usually need full planning permission from Broxtowe Borough Council, as they fall outside permitted development limits. We prepare and submit the application for you and manage the whole process.
Most double storey extensions in Beeston fall between 60,000 and 150,000 pounds for 2026, depending on size and finish. After a free survey we give you a fixed written quote so you know exactly where you stand.
A typical two storey extension on a Beeston home takes around 12 to 18 weeks on site once planning is approved. We give you a clear schedule before we start and keep you updated at every stage.
Most families stay put throughout. Because the new structure is built alongside your existing home, the main disruption comes when we break through to connect the rooms. We plan that stage carefully to keep your home usable.
Usually yes. Extra bedrooms and larger living space are in strong demand in Beeston, close to the tram, the university and good schools. A well built two storey extension often adds more value than it costs.
Ready to add space to your Beeston home?
Book your free site survey today and get a clear, fixed quote for your double storey extension.