Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Bungalow rear extension in Edinburgh
For homes in Edinburgh, a bungalow rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Edinburgh sits in Edinburgh and the Lothians, with postcode districts including EH5, EH7, EH8 and EH11. For bungalows in Edinburgh and the Lothians, 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 Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £1,760–£2,850 per square metre including VAT for a 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 Edinburgh?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Edinburgh 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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Edinburgh like to extend?
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for the building warrant.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Bungalow rear extensions near Edinburgh
Neighbouring places we cover include Musselburgh (5.7 miles) and Dalkeith (6.4 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Edinburgh
Do you handle building control in Edinburgh?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
What postcode areas do you cover around Edinburgh?
Including EH5, EH7, EH8, EH11, EH15 and EH16, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
Is a bungalow extension cheaper?
The rates are similar per square metre; roof work can add a little.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Edinburgh house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is the site visit in Edinburgh free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.