Glenrothes, Fife
Two-storey rear extension in Glenrothes
For homes in Glenrothes, a two-storey rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Glenrothes and its postcode districts KY6 and KY7 are part of our Fife coverage. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Glenrothes best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen.
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How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Glenrothes?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in Glenrothes 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. 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 Glenrothes like to extend?
Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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 Glenrothes
We also build two-storey rear extensions in nearby Kirkcaldy (5.4 miles) and Methil (5.9 miles).
- Two-storey rear extension in Kirkcaldy
- Two-storey rear extension in Methil
- Two-storey rear extension in Cowdenbeath
- Two-storey rear extension in Dunfermline
- Two-storey rear extension in Rosyth
Other work in Glenrothes:
FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Glenrothes
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Glenrothes?
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Glenrothes?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Will we need to move out?
Rarely. The first-floor opening is made late in the job and sealed with temporary screens.
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.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Glenrothes?
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.
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.