Dundee, Dundee and Angus
Bungalow rear extension in Dundee
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Dundee and want to know what a bungalow rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Dundee and its postcode districts DD1, DD2, DD3 and DD4 are part of our Dundee and Angus coverage. For bungalows in Dundee and Angus, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Dundee?
For Dundee we work from the Scotland rate: £1,760–£2,850 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. Prices in Scotland sit a little below our West Midlands baseline; building warrant fees and drawings are budgeted separately.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,000–£34,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £42,000–£68,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Dundee?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Dundee is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 1A) covers many single-storey rear extensions, with a 3 metre eaves limit, a 4 metre height limit and, within 1 metre of a boundary, a depth limit of 3 metres for terraced houses or 4 metres for others. Conservation areas are excluded, and you need a building warrant whatever the planning position.
Scotland has no larger-extension prior approval route; extensions beyond permitted development need a planning application.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development or a planning application, plus the building warrant.
What are homes in Dundee like to extend?
Dundee has sandstone tenements, terraced houses and villas closer in, with post-war semis and newer estates further out. Tenement and other flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How a bungalow rear extension in Dundee comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Approvals
Permitted development check or planning application, then building warrant drawings and structural calculations, plus a written agreement with neighbours for any shared-wall work.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the accepted completion certificate.
Bungalow rear extensions near Dundee
Close by, we work in Carnoustie, about 10.5 miles away, and St Andrews, about 11.2 miles away.
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Dundee
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Dundee?
Many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development under Class 1A, but not in conservation areas; you always need a building warrant before work starts.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Dundee?
As a guide, £1,760–£2,850 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £21,000–£34,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can I extend the loft as well?
Sometimes, but that is a different project; a rear extension keeps everything on one level.
What postcode areas do you cover around Dundee?
Including DD1, DD2, DD3, DD4 and DD5, and the surrounding Dundee and Angus area.
Do you handle building control in Dundee?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Dundee house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.