Double Storey Rear Extension West Bridgford
Add a bigger kitchen-diner downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs with a double storey rear extension. It is one of the best-value ways to grow a West Bridgford home without moving.
We handle the full job from design and planning to build and finish, so your extension suits the street and adds real value to your property.
- Two floors of new space in one build
- Local team who know West Bridgford homes
- Fixed written quotes with no hidden extras
Twice the space from one footprint
West Bridgford is full of solid 1930s semis and Edwardian terraces with long rear gardens, which makes them ideal for building out at the back over two floors. A double storey rear extension takes the same ground footprint as a single storey project but gives you a second floor on top, so you gain a large open-plan kitchen-diner downstairs and an extra bedroom, en-suite or study upstairs.
Homes near Central Avenue, Melton Road and the roads around West Bridgford town centre often benefit most, where families want more room but do not want to leave good schools and short journeys into the city. Because you are only paying for one set of foundations and one roof, the cost per square metre is lower than adding two separate single storey extensions.
We design each project to sit comfortably behind the existing house, matching brick, roof pitch and window styles so the new work looks like it has always been there. That care matters in West Bridgford, where well-kept period homes set the tone for the whole street.
Best for
Growing families needing a bigger kitchen plus another bedroom or bathroom, homeowners with a decent rear garden depth, and anyone wanting to add value without the cost and upheaval of moving.
Quick Facts
Typical build time: 14 to 20 weeks.
Adds: kitchen-diner plus one to two rooms above.
Value uplift: often 15 to 25 percent depending on the road.
Areas We Cover
All of West Bridgford including Lady Bay, Gamston, Edwalton and Compton Acres, plus the wider county.
Benefits of a double storey rear extension
- Two rooms in one build – gain living space downstairs and a bedroom or bathroom upstairs from a single project.
- Better value per square metre – one set of foundations and one roof spread across two floors keeps costs efficient.
- Bigger kitchen-diner – open up the back of the house for the sociable family space West Bridgford buyers look for.
- Added bedrooms and en-suites – move a growing family from three beds to four or five without moving house.
- Strong return on investment – well-designed extensions in West Bridgford reliably lift resale value.
- Made to match – brickwork and rooflines blended to the original house so it never looks bolted on.
Our step-by-step process
Free site survey
We visit your West Bridgford home, measure up and talk through what you want from the space.
Design and drawings
Our team produces plans that make the most of your garden depth and match the existing house.
Planning and approvals
We prepare and submit any planning or permitted development paperwork to Rushcliffe Borough Council.
Structural and building control
Engineer calculations and Building Regulations sign-off are arranged before work starts.
Groundwork and build
Foundations, walls, floors and roof go up over both storeys with regular progress updates.
Fit-out and finish
Plastering, electrics, plumbing, kitchen and decoration bring the new rooms to life.
Handover
Final checks, a clean site and all certificates handed over ready for you to enjoy.
Double storey rear extension costs
Guide ranges for West Bridgford projects in 2026. Every home is different, so we give a fixed written quote after a survey.
| Project size | Typical scope | Guide cost |
|---|---|---|
| Compact (up to 20 m²) | Kitchen extension plus one bedroom above | £70,000 – £90,000 |
| Mid-size (20 to 30 m²) | Larger kitchen-diner plus bedroom and en-suite | £90,000 – £120,000 |
| Large (30 m²+) | Full-width open-plan living plus two rooms above | £120,000 – £160,000 |
| Premium finish | High-spec kitchen, bi-folds and bathrooms | £160,000+ |
Prices include design, build and standard finishes. Kitchens, bathrooms and high-end glazing are specified separately so you stay in control of the budget.
Planning and permissions in West Bridgford
What to know before you build
Double storey rear extensions usually need full planning permission from Rushcliffe Borough Council rather than permitted development, especially on two-storey extensions deeper than three metres. We handle the application for you.
The Party Wall Act often applies where you build near or along a shared boundary with a neighbour, so party wall notices may be needed. We guide you through this early to avoid delays.
If your home sits in a conservation area or is near listed buildings, extra care is taken with materials and design. Building Regulations approval is required for all double storey work.
Good News
We hold a 100 percent planning success rate across West Bridgford and the wider county. We only submit schemes we are confident will be approved.
Double storey rear extensions across the area
Not sure if we cover your street? Get in touch and we will let you know.
Recent double storey rear extensions
What West Bridgford homeowners say
Our double storey rear extension in West Bridgford gave us a huge kitchen and a fourth bedroom. The brickwork matches the original perfectly and neighbours think it was always there.
They handled the Rushcliffe planning and the party wall side with our neighbour on Melton Road without any fuss. Build was tidy and finished on time.
We nearly moved but a two-storey extension gave us everything we needed. The upstairs en-suite is lovely and the whole house feels bigger. Great local team.
Double storey rear extension FAQs
Most double storey rear extensions need full planning permission from Rushcliffe Borough Council rather than permitted development. We prepare and submit the application for you and manage it through to approval.
As a 2026 guide, most projects in West Bridgford fall between 70,000 and 160,000 pounds depending on size and finish. You get a fixed written quote after a free survey.
A typical double storey rear extension in West Bridgford takes 14 to 20 weeks on site, depending on size and finish. We give you a clear schedule before we start.
Yes. West Bridgford is a strong market and a well-built extension that adds a bedroom and a bigger kitchen often lifts value by 15 to 25 percent, frequently more than the build cost.
Most West Bridgford homeowners stay put throughout. We seal off the work area and plan the kitchen stage so you are without facilities for as short a time as possible.
Ready to plan your West Bridgford extension?
Book a free site survey and get a clear, fixed quote for your double storey rear extension.