Kirkcaldy, Fife
Two-storey rear extension in Kirkcaldy
Thinking about a two-storey rear extension in Kirkcaldy? A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Kirkcaldy and its postcode districts KY1 and KY2 are part of our Fife coverage. In Fife 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 Kirkcaldy?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Kirkcaldy 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 |
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 for a two-storey rear extension in Kirkcaldy?
Planning for a two-storey rear extension in Kirkcaldy follows the Scottish householder rules.
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 Kirkcaldy like to extend?
Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy 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.
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.
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 Kirkcaldy
We also build two-storey rear extensions in nearby Glenrothes (5.4 miles) and Cowdenbeath (7.1 miles).
- Two-storey rear extension in Glenrothes
- Two-storey rear extension in Cowdenbeath
- Two-storey rear extension in Methil
- Two-storey rear extension in Edinburgh
- Two-storey rear extension in Dunfermline
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Kirkcaldy
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.
Can it be built on a terraced house?
Sometimes, but the upper floor is harder to get through planning on a terrace because of the effect on neighbours. A single-storey extension with a loft conversion is often an easier route.
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.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Kirkcaldy?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.