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Double-Storey Extension in Newham
East London borough with Victorian terraces and strong loft conversion demand.
Newham
Double-Storey Extension specialists across Newham.
We deliver double-storey extension projects across the full Newham postcode set — E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16. East London borough with Victorian terraces and strong loft conversion demand.
A double-storey extension extends the rear of the house over two floors, adding a kitchen-diner or family room downstairs and a bedroom plus bathroom upstairs. It's the biggest single intervention you can make on a London house without changing the roofline, and the most efficient way to add a bedroom and bathroom alongside ground-floor open-plan living. Common on semis and detached homes in outer boroughs; harder but achievable on terraces with full planning.
Every Newham project includes a free desk-based planning assessment before we quote. We know the local planning officers, party wall surveyors and approved inspectors by name.
Costs
Double-Storey Extension cost in Newham 2026.
| Configuration | Cost range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Standard double-storey (3m × full width) | £110,000–£150,000 | 16–20 wks |
| Larger double-storey (4m × full width) | £140,000–£180,000 | 18–22 wks |
| Premium double-storey + structural glass + bespoke kitchen | £175,000–£220,000 | 20–24 wks |
Local advantage
Eight years of double-storey extension work in Newham.
Familiarity with Newham's planning officers, party wall surveyors and approved inspectors cuts weeks off the approval timeline. We deliver consistent quality across all 6 postcodes the borough covers.
Recent Newham work
Double-Storey Extension examples.
Builderr vs other London builders.
The construction industry has a wide distribution of operators. Here's what changes between a directly-employed, fixed-scope outfit and the alternatives.
| Criterion | Builderr | Typical London builder | Cowboy outfit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour model | Directly employed team (PAYE) | Mixed subcontract gangs | Day-rate cash labour |
| Pricing | Fixed-scope itemised quote | Estimate + provisional sums | Verbal price + variations |
| Design & engineering | In-house architect + SE | Outsourced, separate billing | Builder draws on the back of an envelope |
| Planning + LDC handled | Yes — included in price | Often charged extra | Builder asks you to apply |
| Party wall surveyors | Instructed by us | Your responsibility | Skipped (illegal) |
| Building control | Plans + site inspections booked by us | Building Notice route | Not registered |
| Project management | Dedicated PM, weekly photo updates | Foreman doubles up | Owner-manager juggles 5 jobs |
| Payment schedule | Stage payments against signed-off milestones | Weekly invoices | Cash up front |
| Insurance | £10M PL + 10yr structural warranty | £2–5M PL only | No documented cover |
| Snags at handover | <3 typical | 20–30 typical | Walk-off mid-job common |
| Variation creep | 0% — fixed scope | +15–25% over original quote | +40%+ regularly |
Save £33,000–£74,250 on a double-storey extension in Newham.
Industry data (FMB, RICS, Which? Trusted Trader 2024) shows the average London construction project overruns by 18–22% on cost and 25–35% on time. Fixed-scope contracts with a single accountable team eliminate that variance. The savings above assume a typical project at £165,000.
FAQ
Double-Storey Extension in Newham.
How much does a double-storey extension cost in Newham?+
Double-Storey Extension projects in Newham typically cost £110,000–£220,000. Newham sits across postcodes E6, E7, E12, E13; local rates align with the wider London market.
Do double-storey extensions in Newham need planning permission?+
East London borough with Victorian terraces and strong loft conversion demand. We carry out a free desk-based planning assessment for your specific address before quoting, identifying whether permitted development, prior approval, or full planning applies.
Do you work across all Newham postcodes?+
Yes — we deliver double-storey extension projects across all Newham postcodes including E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16.
How much does a double-storey extension cost in London?+
Typically £110,000–£220,000 depending on size and spec. A standard full-width double-storey on a Victorian terrace usually runs £130–170k.
Do I need planning permission for a double-storey?+
Almost always yes. PD limits make most useful double-storey extensions impossible without full planning.
Get a Newham double-storey extension quote.
Senior consultant call within one business hour. Fixed-scope quote for your Newham project — no provisional sums.
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