Blairgowrie and Rattray, Perth and Kinross
Two-storey rear extension in Blairgowrie and Rattray
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Blairgowrie and Rattray 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.
Blairgowrie and Rattray is covered from our Perth and Kinross round, including PH10. In Blairgowrie and Rattray, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Blairgowrie and Rattray?
For Blairgowrie and Rattray we work from the Scotland rate: £1,710–£2,560 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Blairgowrie and Rattray?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Blairgowrie and Rattray 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. 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 Blairgowrie and Rattray like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Blairgowrie and Rattray, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a two-storey rear extension in Blairgowrie and Rattray 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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 Blairgowrie and Rattray
From Blairgowrie and Rattray, the nearest places we also cover are Scone (12.1 miles) and Perth (14.0 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Blairgowrie and Rattray
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Blairgowrie and Rattray house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Blairgowrie and Rattray?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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 you handle building control in Blairgowrie and Rattray?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.