Livingston, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Bungalow rear extension in Livingston
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for bungalows in Livingston and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Livingston sits in Edinburgh and the Lothians, with postcode districts including EH53 and EH54. For bungalows in Edinburgh and the Lothians, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
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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 Livingston?
For Livingston 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Livingston?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a bungalow rear extension in Livingston.
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 Livingston like to extend?
Livingston has sandstone villas and terraces, post-war semis and four-in-a-block flats. Flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How a bungalow rear extension in Livingston 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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 Livingston
Neighbouring places we cover include Broxburn (2.9 miles) and Bathgate (4.7 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Livingston
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Livingston house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Livingston?
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 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.