Nigg, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Two-storey rear extension in Nigg
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Nigg and want to know what a two-storey rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Nigg and its postcode districts AB10, AB11 and AB12 are part of our Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire coverage. In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we check the neighbours' rear windows first, because the upper floor is where most two-storey schemes win or lose planning.
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 two-storey rear extension cost in Nigg?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Nigg start from our Scotland rate of £1,710–£2,560 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 × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £51,500–£77,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £82,000–£123,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Nigg?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Nigg is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
Scottish Class 1B rights for extensions of more than one storey need a 10 metre gap to every boundary, which few gardens have. Expect a planning application as well as a building warrant for a double-storey rear extension.
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 Nigg like to extend?
Nigg 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 two-storey rear extension in Nigg 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.
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.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Two-storey rear extensions near Nigg
Neighbouring places we cover include Aberdeen (1.9 miles) and Westhill (7.5 miles).
- Two-storey rear extension in Aberdeen
- Two-storey rear extension in Westhill
- Two-storey rear extension in Stonehaven
- Two-storey rear extension in Inverurie
- Two-storey rear extension in Ellon
Other work in Nigg:
FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Nigg
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.
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.
Will we need to move out?
Rarely. The first-floor opening is made late in the job and sealed with temporary screens.
Do you handle building control in Nigg?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Nigg 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 two-storey rear extension cost in Nigg?
As a guide, £1,710–£2,560 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²): about £51,500–£77,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.