Double-storey extensions in Wednesfield

What should you know before starting in Wednesfield?

Expect to apply to City of Wolverhampton Council for planning permission for a two-storey extension in Wednesfield; side extensions over one storey always need it. We prepare the drawings, and the structural work also needs Building Regulations approval.

Party wall notices take one or two months to run, so they're best served as soon as planning is granted.
An upstairs en-suite is simplest when the new bathroom sits close to the existing soil stack.
Scaffolding is usually up for most of the build, so think about access along the side of the house early.

Postcode district: WV11
Planning and building control: City of Wolverhampton Council
From our West Bromwich base: 7 miles

Options to consider in Wednesfield

Mixed-height extension

A two-storey section at the side with a single-storey section running across the back. This keeps the first floor away from neighbours' windows while still giving a wide kitchen-diner below. It's a practical compromise where planners have concerns about a full-depth two-storey rear extension, and it often simplifies the roof.

Two-storey rear extension

Adds depth to both floors across the back of the house: a kitchen-diner below and a larger bedroom or new bathroom above. Permitted development only covers projections up to 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, so many rear builds still need planning. Overlooking and loss of light to neighbours are the usual tests.

Guide prices for Wednesfield

For a home in Wednesfield, our guide range is £52,000–£135,000 depending on size and specification. A two-storey side extension on a three-bed semi, about 32 m² over two floors: usually £68,000–£88,000.

Guide prices for double-storey extensions
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Compact two-storey rear (20–28 m² total)	£52,000 – £72,000	Bigger kitchen below, bedroom or bathroom above
Two-storey side or rear (30–40 m² total)	£68,000 – £98,000	The usual size on a three-bed semi
Large or combined side and rear (45 m²+)	£95,000 – £135,000	More steel, a complex roof and a longer programme

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Questions about double-storey extensions in Wednesfield

How much does a double-storey extension cost?

In the West Midlands, most double-storey extensions cost between £52,000 and £135,000, including VAT where it applies. A typical side extension on a three-bed semi, around 32 m² across both floors, usually costs £68,000–£88,000 built to a plastered finish. Kitchen units, a bathroom suite, flooring and decorating are priced separately, so you can choose them to suit your budget.

Which postcodes in Wednesfield do you work in?

We cover WV11 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Wednesfield, neighbouring Willenhall and Fordhouses are covered too.

Can we stay in the house while you build?

Most families do. The early stages are outside, and the existing house stays closed off until the shell is weathertight. The harder weeks are when openings are cut through on both floors, which brings dust and noise into bedrooms and the kitchen. We sheet off openings, lock up securely every night and agree in advance which rooms you'll lose and when.

Who approves double-storey extensions in Wednesfield?

Usually both. Most two-storey extensions need a planning application to City of Wolverhampton Council, and the structural work needs Building Regulations approval from its building control team or a registered building control approver.

Double-storey extensions near Wednesfield

Other home improvements in Wednesfield

Call 0800 088 6248 or send us your postcode, and we'll arrange a time to look at the house.