Double Storey Extensions Gedling
Add a full extra floor to your Gedling home and gain a bigger kitchen downstairs plus an extra bedroom or bathroom above, all in one build. A double storey extension is the most cost-effective way to grow the footprint of a semi or detached house across Gedling, Carlton, Arnold and the surrounding villages.
We handle the whole job from first survey to final decoration, working to the local ground conditions and street styles you find right across the borough of Gedling.
- Two floors of new space in a single, tidy build
- Foundations and steelwork sized for local clay soils
- Matched brick and roof lines to suit Gedling streets
Double the space without moving out of Gedling
Plenty of families in Gedling love their street, their school run and their neighbours but have simply run out of room. A double storey extension lets you stay put and grow. Instead of adding a single room, you gain space on both the ground and first floor, which usually works out cheaper per square metre than a single storey build because you share one set of foundations and one roof.
Many homes in Carlton and Arnold are 1930s semis and post-war detached houses with generous rear gardens, which suits a two-storey rear or side-and-rear layout very well. Downstairs you can open up a large kitchen-diner, and upstairs you can add a double bedroom with an en-suite or a family bathroom. We match the new brickwork, window style and roof tiles so the extension looks like it has always been part of the house.
Because a double storey build affects the roof, party walls and often the main staircase landing, careful design matters. We survey the existing structure, plan the internal flow and make sure the new floor sits comfortably against your neighbours and the wider Gedling streetscape.
Why choose us in Gedling
Local builders who know the borough, from the clay soils near the Ouse valley to the tighter terraced plots in Netherfield.
Fully managed build
One team from design and drawings through to plastering and paint. No juggling separate trades.
Why a double storey extension suits Gedling homes
- Best value per metre – one set of foundations and one roof cover two floors, so you get more space for your money than a single storey build.
- Extra bedroom and bathroom – ideal for growing families in Arnold and Carlton who need a fourth bedroom without leaving Gedling.
- Keeps your garden – building up as well as out means you use less of the lawn, handy on the deeper but narrower plots around Netherfield.
- Adds real resale value – a well-built extra floor lifts your home into a higher bracket across the Gedling property market.
- Matched to your street – brick, render and roof lines chosen to blend with the local 1930s and post-war styles common in the borough.
- One tidy project – all the disruption happens once, rather than a series of separate smaller jobs.
Our double storey extension process
Free site survey
We visit your Gedling home, measure up, check ground and roof conditions and talk through what you want from both floors.
Design and drawings
We produce plans for the ground and first floor, agree the layout and prepare everything needed for approvals.
Planning and party wall
We submit any planning or permitted development paperwork and handle party wall notices with neighbours where needed.
Foundations and structure
We dig and pour foundations sized for local clay, then build the walls and fit the steel beams that carry the new floor.
Roof and weathertight
We tie in the new roof, match the tiles and fit windows so the shell is watertight before internal work starts.
First and second fix
Electrics, plumbing, plastering, staircase changes and the new bathroom all go in, ready for decoration.
Finish and handover
We decorate, clean up, sign off building control and walk you through your finished two-storey extension.
Double storey extension costs in Gedling
Guide ranges for 2026. Every home is different, so we give a firm price after a free survey.
| Type of double storey extension | Approx size | Guide price (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Small two-storey rear (kitchen below, bedroom above) | Up to 12 sq m per floor | £60,000 – £85,000 |
| Standard two-storey rear with en-suite | 12 – 20 sq m per floor | £85,000 – £120,000 |
| Two-storey side extension | Varies with plot width | £75,000 – £110,000 |
| Large side-and-rear double storey | 20+ sq m per floor | £120,000 – £170,000 |
Prices include foundations, structure, roof, windows and standard finishes. Kitchens, bathrooms and high-end fittings are quoted separately.
Planning and permissions in Gedling
Many double storey rear extensions in Gedling can be built under permitted development, but there are limits on how far you can project and how close you can build to the boundary. A two-storey rear extension usually cannot extend more than three metres from the original back wall and must sit at least seven metres from the rear boundary. Roof pitch and materials normally need to match the existing house.
Gedling planning points to know
- Homes in conservation areas, such as parts of older village centres, often need full planning permission.
- Two-storey work almost always triggers the Party Wall Act, so neighbours must be notified in writing.
- Building regulations approval is required for foundations, beams, insulation and fire safety.
- Corner plots and flats have tighter permitted development rights, so always check first.
We handle applications to Gedling Borough Council on your behalf and have a 100% planning success rate on the projects we take on.
Not sure about permission?
Book a free survey and we will tell you straight away whether your project falls under permitted development or needs a full application.
Double storey extensions across Gedling and nearby
Covering Gedling, Carlton, Arnold, Netherfield, Mapperley and the surrounding borough villages.
Double storey extensions in Gedling
What Gedling homeowners say
They added a two-storey extension to our semi in Carlton and gave us a huge kitchen and a new master bedroom above. The brick match is spot on, you would think it was always there.
We were nervous about a big build but the team handled the party wall paperwork with our Arnold neighbours and kept everything tidy. Two extra rooms and no fuss.
Great value for a double storey and finished on time. Our Gedling home now has a proper family bathroom upstairs and an open kitchen-diner below. Highly recommend.
Double storey extension questions in Gedling
Some two-storey rear extensions in Gedling fall under permitted development if they stay within three metres of the original wall and seven metres of the rear boundary. Larger builds, corner plots and homes in conservation areas need full planning permission. We check this for you at the free survey and handle any application to Gedling Borough Council.
As a 2026 guide, most double storey extensions in Gedling run from around £60,000 for a small rear build up to £170,000 for a large side-and-rear project. The final figure depends on size, finishes and ground conditions. We give a firm quote after surveying your home.
Most double storey extensions in Gedling take around 12 to 18 weeks on site once approvals are in place. Design and planning beforehand can add a few weeks. We give you a clear timeline before we start so you know what to expect.
Two-storey work usually falls under the Party Wall Act, so any shared or nearby boundary means your neighbours must be notified in writing. We prepare and serve these notices for you, which keeps things friendly with neighbours across Gedling and Carlton.
Yes. We source brick, render and roof tiles to match the many 1930s and post-war homes across Gedling, so the new floor blends in with your street. Where an exact match is not made any more, we choose the closest available and blend it carefully.
Ready to add a floor to your Gedling home?
Book a free site survey and get a clear, no-obligation quote for your double storey extension.