Dundee and Angus
Two-storey rear extensions in Dundee and Angus
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. Across Dundee and Angus we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Dundee, Arbroath and Forfar.
In Dundee, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted. Dundee and Angus 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 much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Dundee and Angus?
A two-storey rear extension in Dundee and Angus is priced at £1,710–£2,560 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission in Dundee and Angus?
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.
Where in Dundee and Angus do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
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 two-storey cheaper per square metre than single-storey?
Usually yes, because the foundations and roof are shared across twice the floor area. The total cost is higher.
Can I add an en-suite upstairs?
Yes. We plan the soil pipe route early so the bathroom sits where drainage works without boxing through the room below.
Do you cover all of Dundee and Angus?
We cover 6 towns and districts in Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath and Forfar.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.