Two-storey extensions in Wells
Need more room in Wells? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.
Wells at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BA5, BS27 and BS28
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Price region
- South West England
- Nearest towns
- Shepton Mallet (4.6 miles), Street (7 miles), Midsomer Norton (8.9 miles), Chew Magna (11.1 miles)
- Distance to Bath
- 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 Wells we also work in Shepton Mallet, Street and Midsomer Norton, and across the rest of Somerset. Postcode districts in and near Wells: BA5, BS27 and BS28.
Extensions available in Wells
Two-storey rear extensions
Guide from £57,500 in Wells, including VAT.
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Two-storey side extensions
Wells guide price from £88,500, Standard spec.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Design, approvals and build for Wells homes. Guide from £124,000.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Wells guide price from £74,000, Standard spec.
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Extensions over a garage
Our South West England guide starts at £32,500 for this type.
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First-floor extensions
Wells guide price from £26,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
From £57,500 in Wells. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Wells guide price from £88,500, Standard spec.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Our South West England guide starts at £57,500 (before kitchen units) for this type.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Our South West England guide starts at £57,500 (plus en-suite) for this type.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
Which type suits your house in Wells 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 Somerset
- 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 Wells
Wells 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 Wells
Do you cover Wells?
Yes. We cover Wells (BA5, BS27 and BS28) and the surrounding area, including Shepton Mallet and Street. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Wells?
Using our South 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 £57,500–£78,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £32,500–£47,500.
Which other places near Wells do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Shepton Mallet (4.6 miles), Street (7 miles) and Midsomer Norton (8.9 miles), and the rest of Somerset.