West Midlands · England

Two-storey extensions in Birmingham

Planning a bigger home in Birmingham? Compare extension types and guide prices below, then book a free site visit.

Birmingham at a glance

Postcode districts
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B12 and nearby districts
Area
West Midlands, England
Price region
West Midlands
Nearest towns
Aston (1.5 miles), Hockley (1.5 miles), Smethwick (2.9 miles), Washwood Heath (3.4 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 Birmingham (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B12 and nearby districts) and the places around it, including Aston (1.5 miles), Hockley (1.5 miles) and Smethwick.

Extensions available in Birmingham

Which type suits your house?

Which type suits your house in Birmingham 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 the West Midlands

Rules for Birmingham

Birmingham 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 Birmingham

Do you cover Birmingham?

Yes. We cover Birmingham (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B12 and nearby districts) and the surrounding area, including Aston and Hockley. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Birmingham?

Using our West Midlands 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 £56,000–£75,500 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £31,500–£46,000.

Which other places near Birmingham do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Aston (1.5 miles), Hockley (1.5 miles) and Smethwick (2.9 miles), and the rest of the West Midlands.

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