Two-storey extensions in Skelmersdale
Homeowners in Skelmersdale can use us for the whole project or just the drawings and approvals. Start with a free visit.
Skelmersdale at a glance
- Postcode districts
- WN8
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Price region
- North West England
- Nearest towns
- Ormskirk (4.6 miles), Wigan (5.6 miles), Ince-in-Makerfield (6.5 miles), Kirkby (6.8 miles)
- Distance to Preston
- about 15 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.
Skelmersdale sits about 15.0 miles from Preston. Closer to home, Ormskirk is 4.6 miles away and Wigan 5.6 miles.
Extensions available in Skelmersdale
Two-storey rear extensions
From £53,000 in Skelmersdale. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey side extensions
Design, approvals and build for Skelmersdale homes. Guide from £82,000.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
For homes in Skelmersdale: typical guide from £114,500.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Design, approvals and build for Skelmersdale homes. Guide from £68,500.
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Extensions over a garage
Our North West England guide starts at £30,000 for this type.
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First-floor extensions
For homes in Skelmersdale: typical guide from £24,000.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Our North West England guide starts at £53,000 for this type.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
For homes in Skelmersdale: typical guide from £82,000.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Design, approvals and build for Skelmersdale homes. Guide from £53,000 (before kitchen units).
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
For homes in Skelmersdale: 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 Lancashire
- 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 Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale
Do you cover Skelmersdale?
Yes. We cover Skelmersdale (WN8) and the surrounding area, including Ormskirk and Wigan. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Skelmersdale?
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 Skelmersdale do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Ormskirk (4.6 miles), Wigan (5.6 miles) and Ince-in-Makerfield (6.5 miles), and the rest of Lancashire.