Two-storey extensions in Shildon
Need more room in Shildon? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.
Shildon at a glance
- Postcode districts
- DL4
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Price region
- North East England
- Nearest towns
- Bishop Auckland (2.2 miles), Newton Aycliffe (3 miles), Spennymoor (5 miles), Ferryhill (5.2 miles)
- Distance to Darlington
- about 8.2 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.
Shildon sits about 8.2 miles from Darlington. Closer to home, Bishop Auckland is 2.2 miles away and Newton Aycliffe 3.0 miles.
Extensions available in Shildon
Two-storey rear extensions
From £50,500 in Shildon. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey side extensions
Shildon guide price from £77,500, Standard spec.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Shildon guide price from £108,500, Standard spec.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Guide from £65,000 in Shildon, including VAT.
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Extensions over a garage
Guide from £28,500 in Shildon, including VAT.
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First-floor extensions
Design, approvals and build for Shildon homes. Guide from £22,500.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
For homes in Shildon: typical guide from £50,500.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Shildon guide price from £77,500, Standard spec.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
For homes in Shildon: typical guide from £50,500 (before kitchen units).
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Guide from £50,500 (plus en-suite) in Shildon, including VAT.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
Start with what you need the space for. Bedrooms and an en-suite upstairs with a bigger kitchen below is the classic two-storey brief, but in Shildon we also design annexes, home offices and bedrooms over garages.
Also available in County Durham
- 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 Shildon
Shildon 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 Shildon
Do you cover Shildon?
Yes. We cover Shildon (DL4) and the surrounding area, including Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Shildon?
Using our North East 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 £50,500–£68,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £28,500–£41,500.
Which other places near Shildon do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Bishop Auckland (2.2 miles), Newton Aycliffe (3 miles) and Spennymoor (5 miles), and the rest of County Durham.