PROJECT of the month
Doubling the size doesn’t necessarily mean doubling your budget when it comes to adding a two-storey extension to your home. This project, while ambitious, can be a cost-effective way to expand your floor plan. Creating the foundations, for example, would be the same as if you were building a single extension. On top of that, with a multi-storey addition you’ll be adding much more value to the building by creating extra space up top for another bathroom, bedroom or home office.
Extending an existing property can be a straightforward process, particularly if it falls under permitted development rules. If your two-storey addition does require planning permission, it would be worth enlisting a professional, such as an architect, to help you navigate that.
We’ve got more tips on how to go through the planning process over the next few pages, plus ideas to inspire you to
