Peterhead, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Two-storey rear extension in Peterhead
We plan and build two-storey rear extensions for homeowners in Peterhead. A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Peterhead sits in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with postcode districts including AB42. 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 Peterhead?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Peterhead 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 |
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 two-storey rear extension in Peterhead?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in Peterhead needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
In Scotland an extension of more than one storey is only permitted development (Class 1B) if no part is within 10 metres of any boundary and it is no higher than the existing house, so almost every two-storey rear extension needs planning permission and a building warrant.
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 Peterhead like to extend?
Peterhead 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 Peterhead 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.
Two-storey rear extensions near Peterhead
From Peterhead, the nearest places we also cover are Ellon (14.5 miles) and Fraserburgh (15.3 miles).
- Two-storey rear extension in Ellon
- Two-storey rear extension in Fraserburgh
- Two-storey rear extension in Inverurie
- Two-storey rear extension in Aberdeen
- Two-storey rear extension in Nigg
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Peterhead
What postcode areas do you cover around Peterhead?
Including AB42, and the surrounding Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire area.
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.
Does a two-storey rear extension need planning permission?
Almost always. England and Northern Ireland allow 3 metres without an application only if at least 7 metres remains to the rear boundary; Wales and Scotland are similar or stricter.
Is the site visit in Peterhead 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 planning permission for a rear extension in Peterhead?
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.