Wishaw, Lanarkshire
Two-storey rear extension in Wishaw
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Wishaw and want to know what a two-storey rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Wishaw and its postcode districts ML2 are part of our Lanarkshire coverage. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Wishaw best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen.
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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 Wishaw?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Wishaw 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 |
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 Wishaw?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Wishaw 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. 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 Wishaw like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Wishaw, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a two-storey rear extension in Wishaw 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.
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 Wishaw
Neighbouring places we cover include Dalserf (2.3 miles) and Larkhall (3.0 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Wishaw
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 planning permission for a rear extension in Wishaw?
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.
Will we need to move out?
Rarely. The first-floor opening is made late in the job and sealed with temporary screens.
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.
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.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.