Double-Storey Remodel
Internal transformation across both floors.
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Benefits of a Double-Storey Remodel.
A double-storey remodel reconfigures your home across both ground and first floors, creating a cohesive transformation that addresses how the whole house functions. This might involve relocating staircases, creating voids and galleries, reorganising bedroom layouts, and fundamentally rethinking how your family uses every room.
What's Included
Every double-storey remodel project includes architect-led design and full technical documentation.
- Full measured survey (both floors)
- Concept layouts exploring radical and conservative options
- Structural strategy for wall removals and floor openings
- Building Regulations package
- Detailed construction drawings and specifications
Why work with us?
- Architect-led from day one
- Fixed fees, no surprises
- Planning success rate over 95%
- Direct communication throughout
Why Remodel Both Floors Together?
A whole-house approach makes sense when:
- The staircase is in the wrong place - Relocating stairs affects both floors and can unlock new layouts
- You want double-height spaces - Creating voids, galleries, or mezzanines requires coordinated design
- Bedroom numbers need changing - Adding en-suites, combining rooms, or creating a master suite
- The house has grown piecemeal - Previous extensions created awkward level changes or disconnected spaces
- Major lifestyle change - Working from home, children leaving, or ageing in place requires fundamental rethinking
Staircase Relocation
Moving the staircase is often the key to unlocking better layouts:
- Central to rear - Frees up the front of the house for a grand living space
- Tight corner to open position - Wider, safer stairs with better headroom
- Enclosed to open - Feature staircase becomes a design centrepiece
- New floor opening - Requires structural trimming and fire strategy considerations
Staircase design must comply with Building Regulations for headroom, pitch, handrails, and fire escape.
Creating Double-Height Spaces
Removing part of a floor to create voids or galleries can transform a house:
- Above entrance halls - Creates a grand arrival experience with natural light from above
- Living room voids - Dramatic sense of volume in key living spaces
- Gallery landings - First floor corridor overlooks ground floor with balustrade
- Mezzanines - Partial floors for home offices or reading nooks
These alterations require careful structural design and fire safety consideration.
Common Questions
Do I need planning permission for internal remodelling?
Usually no, unless you are altering a listed building or changing the use. However, some alterations visible from outside (new windows, for example) may need permission.
How disruptive is a whole-house remodel?
Significant. Most families choose to move out for 2-4 months during major works. If you stay, expect to live in limited rooms with dust, noise, and restricted access.
How long does a double-storey remodel take?
Construction typically takes 3-6 months depending on scope. Allow 2-3 months beforehand for design, structural engineering, and Building Regulations approval.
Can I remodel and extend at the same time?
Absolutely - and often this is the most cost-effective approach. Combining an extension with internal reconfiguration lets you rethink the whole house as one project.