Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Glazed rear extension in Edinburgh
We plan and build glazed and glass-box rear extensions for homeowners in Edinburgh. Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
We cover Edinburgh (EH5, EH7, EH8 and EH11) as part of our Edinburgh and the Lothians work. Glass-led rear extensions in Edinburgh are planned around which way the garden faces, because that decides the glass specification.
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 glazed rear extension cost in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, our guide for a glazed rear extension is £2,660–£4,560 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 wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £32,000–£54,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £64,000–£109,500 |
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 glazed rear extension in Edinburgh?
Whether your glazed rear extension in Edinburgh needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 1A) covers many single-storey rear extensions, with a 3 metre eaves limit, a 4 metre height limit and, within 1 metre of a boundary, a depth limit of 3 metres for terraced houses or 4 metres for others. Conservation areas are excluded, and you need a building warrant whatever the planning position.
Insulation and glazing follow Section 6 of the Scottish Technical Handbook; the building warrant drawings show how the extension meets it.
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 Edinburgh like to extend?
Edinburgh has sandstone tenements, terraced houses and villas closer in, with post-war semis and newer estates further out. Tenement and other flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How a glazed rear extension in Edinburgh comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
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.
Glazed rear extensions near Edinburgh
Neighbouring places we cover include Musselburgh (5.7 miles) and Dalkeith (6.4 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Edinburgh
Can you match the brick or stone on my Edinburgh house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Edinburgh?
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.
Does glass need planning permission?
The same rules apply as any rear extension; glass does not change the depth or height limits.
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.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Edinburgh?
As a guide, £2,660–£4,560 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £32,000–£54,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.