Two-storey extensions in Braintree
Homeowners in Braintree can use us for the whole project or just the drawings and approvals. Start with a free visit.
Braintree at a glance
- Postcode districts
- CM6, CM7 and CM77
- Area
- Essex, England
- Price region
- East of England
- Nearest towns
- Halstead (5.9 miles), Witham (6.6 miles), Chelmsford (10.5 miles), Maldon (11.4 miles)
- Distance to Southend-on-Sea
- about 24.5 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.
Around Braintree we also work in Halstead, Witham and Chelmsford, and across the rest of Essex. Postcode districts in and near Braintree: CM6, CM7 and CM77.
Extensions available in Braintree
Two-storey rear extensions
From £57,500 in Braintree. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey side extensions
For homes in Braintree: typical guide from £88,500.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
For homes in Braintree: typical guide from £124,000.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Our East of England guide starts at £74,000 for this type.
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Extensions over a garage
Braintree guide price from £32,500, Standard spec.
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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
For homes in Braintree: typical guide from £57,500.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
From £88,500 in Braintree. Free visit to firm it up.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Our East of England guide starts at £57,500 (before kitchen units) for this type.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Guide from £57,500 (plus en-suite) in Braintree, including VAT.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
If you're not sure which type fits, that's what the free visit is for. We'll sketch the realistic options for your house in Braintree, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.
Also available in Essex
- 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 Braintree
Braintree 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 Braintree
Do you cover Braintree?
Yes. We cover Braintree (CM6, CM7 and CM77) and the surrounding area, including Halstead and Witham. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Braintree?
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 Braintree do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Halstead (5.9 miles), Witham (6.6 miles) and Chelmsford (10.5 miles), and the rest of Essex.