Whitburn, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Glazed rear extension in Whitburn
Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. If you live in Whitburn and want to know what a glazed rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
We cover Whitburn (EH47 and EH48) as part of our Edinburgh and the Lothians work. A wide sliding door with one long rooflight, rather than a fully glazed roof, keeps a glass-led extension usable in summer.
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 Whitburn?
For Whitburn we work from the Scotland rate: £2,660–£4,560 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 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 Whitburn?
Planning for a glazed rear extension in Whitburn follows the Scottish householder rules.
In Scotland a single-storey rear extension can be permitted development under Class 1A: eaves no higher than 3 metres and an overall height of 4 metres, and where any part is within 1 metre of a boundary it can project no more than 3 metres on a terraced house or 4 metres on other houses. The rights do not apply in conservation areas, and a building warrant is still needed before work starts.
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 Whitburn like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Whitburn, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a glazed rear extension in Whitburn 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.
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 Whitburn
Close by, we work in Armadale, about 1.3 miles away, and Bathgate, about 2.9 miles away.
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Whitburn
What postcode areas do you cover around Whitburn?
Including EH47 and EH48, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Whitburn house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Will a glass extension be too hot?
Not if it is designed for its orientation, with solar-control glass, shading and ventilation.
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 you handle building control in Whitburn?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.