How much does a double storey extension cost in Reading?

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A double storey extension in Reading usually costs between £65,000 and £150,000. The final price depends on size, structure, access, drainage, roof design, specification, and how much work is needed to the existing house. Double storey extensions add space upstairs and downstairs, so the structure, roof tie-in, drainage, and neighbour impact need more careful coordination. Planning risk is higher because height, overlooking, loss of light, and roof massing matter more than on most single storey work. The quote should include foundations sized for two floors, steels, floor structure, roof alterations, stairs or landing changes, and upstairs making good. For Reading properties, a builder should check party wall risk, existing drains, chimney breasts, and whether the house can stay usable during the build. Reading has a mix of Victorian terraces, semis, student-area rentals, family homes, and tighter town plots. Rear access can be limited, so waste removal, material storage, and delivery timing should be priced before work starts. Cost should be read as a range until the house has been inspected and the scope is written down. A dependable price needs assumptions on structure, foundations, access, drainage, finish level, Building Control, and what is excluded. Reading sits under Reading Borough Council. Conservation pockets, party walls, and terrace access mean drawings, neighbour notices, and structural details often matter early. Planning permission and Building Regulations are separate. Even if planning is simple, Building Control still needs the relevant structure, insulation, drainage, fire safety, ventilation, electrics, roof work, and final completion evidence for the specific double storey extension. Before agreeing the work, ask for a written scope that names inclusions, exclusions, payment stages, variation process, site protection, waste removal, and who manages the job day to day. That is the difference between a headline price and a buildable quote. Berkshire Bespoke Builders covers Reading and provides free written quotes for double storey extensions. Pindi Sahota has 32 years on the tools and manages projects personally, with fixed-price quotes once the scope is clear.