Cowdenbeath, Fife
Two-storey rear extension in Cowdenbeath
We plan and build two-storey rear extensions for homeowners in Cowdenbeath. 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.
Cowdenbeath and its postcode districts KY4 and KY5 are part of our Fife coverage. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Cowdenbeath best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen.
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 Cowdenbeath?
In Cowdenbeath, our guide for a two-storey rear extension is £1,710–£2,560 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 × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £51,500–£77,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £82,000–£123,000 |
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 for a two-storey rear extension in Cowdenbeath?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Cowdenbeath 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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Cowdenbeath like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Cowdenbeath, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a two-storey rear extension in Cowdenbeath comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
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.
Two-storey rear extensions near Cowdenbeath
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Cowdenbeath
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
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.
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 Cowdenbeath free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Cowdenbeath?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Cowdenbeath?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.