Hamilton, Lanarkshire
Bungalow rear extension in Hamilton
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for bungalows in Hamilton and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Hamilton and its postcode districts ML3 are part of our Lanarkshire coverage. For Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
For Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Whether your bungalow rear extension in Hamilton needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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 Hamilton like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Hamilton, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a bungalow rear extension in Hamilton 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.
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 Hamilton
Close by, we work in Meikle Earnock, about 1.2 miles away, and Motherwell, about 2.2 miles away.
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Hamilton
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Is the site visit in Hamilton free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Is a bungalow extension cheaper?
The rates are similar per square metre; roof work can add a little.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Hamilton?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Hamilton?
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.