Two-storey extensions in Buckhurst Hill
Everything for a two-storey extension in Buckhurst Hill, in one place: types, guide prices for the East of England, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
Buckhurst Hill at a glance
- Postcode districts
- IG9
- Area
- Essex, England
- Price region
- East of England
- Nearest towns
- Woodford Green (1.1 miles), Chingford (1.4 miles), Chigwell (1.9 miles), Highams Park (2 miles)
- Distance to Southend-on-Sea
- about 29.9 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.
We cover Buckhurst Hill (IG9) and the places around it, including Woodford Green (1.1 miles), Chingford (1.4 miles) and Chigwell.
Extensions available in Buckhurst Hill
Two-storey rear extensions
Our East of England guide starts at £57,500 for this type.
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Two-storey side extensions
From £88,500 in Buckhurst Hill. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Design, approvals and build for Buckhurst Hill homes. 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
From £32,500 in Buckhurst Hill. Free visit to firm it up.
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First-floor extensions
Buckhurst Hill guide price from £26,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Buckhurst Hill guide price from £57,500, Standard spec.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
For homes in Buckhurst Hill: typical guide from £88,500.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Buckhurst Hill guide price from £57,500 (before kitchen units), Standard spec.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Our East of England guide starts at £57,500 (plus en-suite) for this type.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
Which type suits your house in Buckhurst Hill depends mostly on where you have room. A deep garden points to a rear extension; space beside the house points to a side or over-garage extension; a house that already has a single-storey extension can often take a first floor on top.
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 Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill 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 Buckhurst Hill
Do you cover Buckhurst Hill?
Yes. We cover Buckhurst Hill (IG9) and the surrounding area, including Woodford Green and Chingford. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Buckhurst Hill?
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 Buckhurst Hill do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Woodford Green (1.1 miles), Chingford (1.4 miles) and Chigwell (1.9 miles), and the rest of Essex.