Glenrothes, Fife
Bungalow rear extension in Glenrothes
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for bungalows in Glenrothes and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Glenrothes (KY6 and KY7) as part of our Fife work. For Glenrothes bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
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 Glenrothes?
For Glenrothes 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Glenrothes?
Whether your bungalow rear extension in Glenrothes needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
In Scotland a single-storey rear extension can be permitted development under Class 1A: eaves no higher than 3 metres and an overall height of 4 metres, and where any part is within 1 metre of a boundary it can project no more than 3 metres on a terraced house or 4 metres on other houses. The rights do not apply in conservation areas, and a building warrant is still needed before work starts.
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 Glenrothes like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Glenrothes, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a bungalow rear extension in Glenrothes 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning or permitted development, the building warrant, structural design and neighbour agreements are all handled by us.
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 Glenrothes
From Glenrothes, the nearest places we also cover are Kirkcaldy (5.4 miles) and Methil (5.9 miles).
- Bungalow rear extension in Kirkcaldy
- Bungalow rear extension in Methil
- Bungalow rear extension in Cowdenbeath
- Bungalow rear extension in Dunfermline
- Bungalow rear extension in Rosyth
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Glenrothes
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Glenrothes?
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.
Is the site visit in Glenrothes free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Will the roof look odd?
Not if the pitch and tiles match. Where the eaves are low, a flat-roofed section with a lantern is an alternative.
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.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
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.