Two-storey extensions in Wigan
From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Wigan.
Wigan at a glance
- Postcode districts
- WN1, WN3, WN5 and WN6
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Price region
- North West England
- Nearest towns
- Ince-in-Makerfield (1.1 miles), Hindley (2.3 miles), Abram (3 miles), Ashton-in-Makerfield (4.2 miles)
- Distance to Manchester
- about 17 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 Wigan we also work in Ince-in-Makerfield, Hindley and Abram, and across the rest of Greater Manchester. Postcode districts in and near Wigan: WN1, WN3, WN5 and WN6.
Extensions available in Wigan
Two-storey rear extensions
Our North West England guide starts at £53,000 for this type.
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Two-storey side extensions
Guide from £82,000 in Wigan, including VAT.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Design, approvals and build for Wigan homes. Guide from £114,500.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Design, approvals and build for Wigan homes. Guide from £68,500.
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Extensions over a garage
Design, approvals and build for Wigan homes. Guide from £30,000.
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First-floor extensions
Design, approvals and build for Wigan homes. Guide from £24,000.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Wigan guide price from £53,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Guide from £82,000 in Wigan, including VAT.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Guide from £53,000 (before kitchen units) in Wigan, including VAT.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
For homes in Wigan: typical guide from £53,000 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich 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 Manchester
- 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 Wigan
Wigan 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 Wigan
Do you cover Wigan?
Yes. We cover Wigan (WN1, WN3, WN5 and WN6) and the surrounding area, including Ince-in-Makerfield and Hindley. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Wigan?
Using our North West England 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 £53,000–£72,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £30,000–£43,500.
Which other places near Wigan do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Ince-in-Makerfield (1.1 miles), Hindley (2.3 miles) and Abram (3 miles), and the rest of Greater Manchester.