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Two-storey extensions in Ilford

From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Ilford.

Ilford at a glance

Postcode districts
IG1
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
Manor Park (1.2 miles), Barkingside (1.6 miles), Goodmayes (1.7 miles), Barking (1.7 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 IG1 in and around Ilford, along with neighbouring Manor Park, Barkingside and Goodmayes.

Extensions available in Ilford

Which type suits your house?

Rear and side extensions suit most semi-detached and detached houses with room around them. Terraced and town-centre homes can take a two-storey extension too, with more care over neighbours, light and access.

Also available in Greater London

Rules for Ilford

Ilford 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 Ilford

Do you cover Ilford?

Yes. We cover Ilford (IG1) and the surrounding area, including Manor Park and Barkingside. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Ilford?

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 Ilford do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Manor Park (1.2 miles), Barkingside (1.6 miles) and Goodmayes (1.7 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

Nearby towns

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