Two-storey extensions in Abbey Wood
Everything for a two-storey extension in Abbey Wood, in one place: types, guide prices for London, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
Abbey Wood at a glance
- Postcode districts
- SE2
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Price region
- London
- Nearest towns
- Plumstead (1.1 miles), Thamesmead (1.3 miles), Welling (1.7 miles), Belvedere (1.9 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 postcode district SE2 in and around Abbey Wood, along with neighbouring Plumstead, Thamesmead and Welling.
Extensions available in Abbey Wood
Two-storey rear extensions
Abbey Wood guide price from £67,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey side extensions
Design, approvals and build for Abbey Wood homes. Guide from £103,500.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
From £144,500 in Abbey Wood. Free visit to firm it up.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Guide from £86,500 in Abbey Wood, including VAT.
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Extensions over a garage
Our London guide starts at £38,000 for this type.
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First-floor extensions
From £30,000 in Abbey Wood. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Design, approvals and build for Abbey Wood homes. Guide from £67,000.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
From £103,500 in Abbey Wood. Free visit to firm it up.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Our London guide starts at £67,000 (before kitchen units) for this type.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Abbey Wood guide price from £67,000 (plus en-suite), Standard spec.
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 Abbey Wood we also design annexes, home offices and bedrooms over garages.
Also available in Greater London
- 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 Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood 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 Abbey Wood
Do you cover Abbey Wood?
Yes. We cover Abbey Wood (SE2) and the surrounding area, including Plumstead and Thamesmead. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Abbey Wood?
Using our London 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 £67,000–£90,500 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £38,000–£55,000.
Which other places near Abbey Wood do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Plumstead (1.1 miles), Thamesmead (1.3 miles) and Welling (1.7 miles), and the rest of Greater London.