Two-storey extensions in Rotherhithe
From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Rotherhithe.
Rotherhithe at a glance
- Postcode districts
- SE16
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Price region
- London
- Nearest towns
- Shadwell (0.8 miles), Whitechapel (1.2 miles), Limehouse (1.2 miles), Stepney (1.2 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 Rotherhithe we also work in Shadwell, Whitechapel and Limehouse, and across the rest of Greater London. Postcode district in and near Rotherhithe: SE16.
Extensions available in Rotherhithe
Two-storey rear extensions
For homes in Rotherhithe: typical guide from £67,000.
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Two-storey side extensions
From £103,500 in Rotherhithe. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Design, approvals and build for Rotherhithe homes. Guide from £144,500.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Guide from £86,500 in Rotherhithe, 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
Guide from £30,000 in Rotherhithe, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
For homes in Rotherhithe: typical guide from £67,000.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
For homes in Rotherhithe: typical guide from £103,500.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
From £67,000 (before kitchen units) in Rotherhithe. Free visit to firm it up.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Guide from £67,000 (plus en-suite) in Rotherhithe, including VAT.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
The boundaries usually decide it. Two-storey work close to a neighbour needs careful design for light and privacy, so at the visit in Rotherhithe we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.
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 Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe 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 Rotherhithe
Do you cover Rotherhithe?
Yes. We cover Rotherhithe (SE16) and the surrounding area, including Shadwell and Whitechapel. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Rotherhithe?
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 Rotherhithe do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Shadwell (0.8 miles), Whitechapel (1.2 miles) and Limehouse (1.2 miles), and the rest of Greater London.