Two-storey extensions in Bow
Everything for a two-storey extension in Bow, in one place: types, guide prices for London, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
Bow at a glance
- Postcode districts
- E3
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Price region
- London
- Nearest towns
- Stratford (0.9 miles), Limehouse (1.1 miles), Stepney (1.3 miles), West Ham (1.5 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 Bow we also work in Stratford, Limehouse and Stepney, and across the rest of Greater London. Postcode district in and near Bow: E3.
Extensions available in Bow
Two-storey rear extensions
From £67,000 in Bow. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey side extensions
For homes in Bow: typical guide from £103,500.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
For homes in Bow: typical guide from £144,500.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Design, approvals and build for Bow homes. Guide from £86,500.
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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 Bow. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Guide from £67,000 in Bow, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
From £103,500 in Bow. Free visit to firm it up.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Bow guide price from £67,000 (before kitchen units), Standard spec.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Guide from £67,000 (plus en-suite) in Bow, including VAT.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
Rear, side, wraparound or over the garage: each adds space in a different way. For most houses in Greater London, one or two of these will clearly suit the plot better than the rest, and we'll tell you which.
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 Bow
Bow 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 Bow
Do you cover Bow?
Yes. We cover Bow (E3) and the surrounding area, including Stratford and Limehouse. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Bow?
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 Bow do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Stratford (0.9 miles), Limehouse (1.1 miles) and Stepney (1.3 miles), and the rest of Greater London.