Scottish Borders
Rear extensions for bungalows in the Scottish Borders
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. Rear extensions in the Scottish Borders: we cover 5 towns including Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
For bungalows in the Scottish Borders, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs. Post-war semis and terraces are common around the Scottish Borders, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in the Scottish Borders?
In the Scottish Borders, 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 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission in the Scottish Borders?
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.
Where in the Scottish Borders do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can a bungalow extension be fully accessible?
Yes: level thresholds, wider doors and a wet room are straightforward to design in.
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 extend the loft as well?
Sometimes, but that is a different project; a rear extension keeps everything on one level.
Do you cover all of the Scottish Borders?
We cover 5 towns and districts in the Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.