Two-storey extensions in Old Swan
Planning a bigger home in Old Swan? Compare extension types and guide prices below, then book a free site visit.
Old Swan at a glance
- Postcode districts
- L13
- Area
- Merseyside, England
- Price region
- North West England
- Nearest towns
- Knotty Ash (0.5 miles), Wavertree (1.1 miles), Childwall (1.3 miles), West Derby (1.3 miles)
- Distance to Liverpool
- about 2.9 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 L13 in and around Old Swan, along with neighbouring Knotty Ash, Wavertree and Childwall.
Extensions available in Old Swan

Two-storey rear extensions
Old Swan guide price from £53,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey side extensions
Guide from £82,000 in Old Swan, including VAT.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
For homes in Old Swan: typical guide from £114,500.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
From £68,500 in Old Swan. Free visit to firm it up.
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Extensions over a garage
Old Swan guide price from £30,000, Standard spec.
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First-floor extensions
From £24,000 in Old Swan. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
From £53,000 in Old Swan. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Our North West England guide starts at £82,000 for this type.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Old Swan guide price from £53,000 (before kitchen units), Standard spec.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Old Swan guide price from £53,000 (plus en-suite), Standard spec.
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 Merseyside
- 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 Old Swan
Old Swan 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 Old Swan
Do you cover Old Swan?
Yes. We cover Old Swan (L13) and the surrounding area, including Knotty Ash and Wavertree. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Old Swan?
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 Old Swan do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Knotty Ash (0.5 miles), Wavertree (1.1 miles) and Childwall (1.3 miles), and the rest of Merseyside.