Two-storey extensions in Bedford
Planning a bigger home in Bedford? Compare extension types and guide prices below, then book a free site visit.
Bedford at a glance
- Postcode districts
- MK40, MK41, MK42 and MK44
- Area
- Bedfordshire, England
- Price region
- East of England
- Nearest towns
- Kempston (1.9 miles), Kempston Hardwick (3.4 miles), Sandy (7.5 miles), Ampthill (7.5 miles)
- Distance to Luton
- about 17.7 miles
- Approvals
- Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Side, wraparound and front: planning permission.
Bedford sits about 17.7 miles from Luton. Closer to home, Kempston is 1.9 miles away and Kempston Hardwick 3.4 miles.
Extensions available in Bedford
Two-storey rear extensions
Our East of England guide starts at £57,500 for this type.
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Two-storey side extensions
Design, approvals and build for Bedford homes. Guide from £88,500.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
For homes in Bedford: typical guide from £124,000.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Bedford guide price from £74,000, Standard spec.
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Extensions over a garage
Guide from £32,500 in Bedford, including VAT.
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First-floor extensions
Our East of England guide starts at £26,000 for this type.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Bedford guide price from £57,500, Standard spec.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Guide from £88,500 in Bedford, including VAT.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Guide from £57,500 (before kitchen units) in Bedford, including VAT.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Design, approvals and build for Bedford homes. Guide from £57,500 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
Rear and side extensions suit most semi-detached and detached houses with room around them. Terraced and town-centre homes can take a two-storey extension too, with more care over neighbours, light and access.
Also available in Bedfordshire
- Two-storey front extensions
- Two-storey extensions for end-of-terrace houses
- Two-storey annexe extensions
- Garage conversions with a room above
- Two-storey extension plans and drawings
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions
- Structural engineering for two-storey extensions
- Building regulations for two-storey extensions
- Party wall notices for extensions
- Design and build two-storey extensions
Rules for Bedford
Bedford is in England. Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Side, wraparound and front: planning permission. Householder planning application: £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Lawful development certificate: £274 (about £288 for applications from 8 December 2026). Councils should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation.
The full England rules explained
Questions about extensions in Bedford
Do you cover Bedford?
Yes. We cover Bedford (MK40, MK41, MK42 and MK44) and the surrounding area, including Kempston and Kempston Hardwick. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Bedford?
Using our East of England guide, a two-storey rear extension with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space) is about £57,500–£78,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £32,500–£47,500.
Which other places near Bedford do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Kempston (1.9 miles), Kempston Hardwick (3.4 miles) and Sandy (7.5 miles), and the rest of Bedfordshire.