Two-storey extensions in Shadwell
Homeowners in Shadwell can use us for the whole project or just the drawings and approvals. Start with a free visit.
Shadwell at a glance
- Postcode districts
- E1W
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Price region
- London
- Nearest towns
- Whitechapel (0.4 miles), Stepney (0.7 miles), Rotherhithe (0.8 miles), Spitalfields (1 mile)
- 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 Shadwell (E1W) and the places around it, including Whitechapel (0.4 miles), Stepney (0.7 miles) and Rotherhithe.
Extensions available in Shadwell
Two-storey rear extensions
Guide from £67,000 in Shadwell, including VAT.
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Two-storey side extensions
Our London guide starts at £103,500 for this type.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Guide from £144,500 in Shadwell, including VAT.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
From £86,500 in Shadwell. Free visit to firm it up.
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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
For homes in Shadwell: typical guide from £30,000.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
From £67,000 in Shadwell. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
From £103,500 in Shadwell. 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
For homes in Shadwell: typical guide from £67,000 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
Which type suits your house in Shadwell 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 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 Shadwell
Shadwell 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 Shadwell
Do you cover Shadwell?
Yes. We cover Shadwell (E1W) and the surrounding area, including Whitechapel and Stepney. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Shadwell?
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 Shadwell do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Whitechapel (0.4 miles), Stepney (0.7 miles) and Rotherhithe (0.8 miles), and the rest of Greater London.