Nairn, Highlands and Islands
Bungalow rear extension in Nairn
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for bungalows in Nairn and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Nairn and its postcode districts IV12 are part of our Highlands and Islands coverage. For bungalows in the Highlands and Islands, 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 Nairn?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Nairn start from our Scotland rate of £1,760–£2,850 per square metre, including VAT. 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 Nairn?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Nairn is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Nairn like to extend?
Nairn has older stone houses, post-war homes and many detached houses and bungalows on larger plots. Wind and rain shape the design: roof pitch, cladding and glazing are chosen for the weather, and every extension needs a building warrant. For Nairn bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
How a bungalow rear extension in Nairn comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the accepted completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Bungalow rear extensions near Nairn
We also build rear extensions for bungalows in nearby Inverness (14.6 miles) and Elgin (21.3 miles).
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- Bungalow rear extension in Elgin
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Nairn
Is the site visit in Nairn free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Nairn?
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.
Do you handle building control in Nairn?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
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.