Highlands and Islands
Glazed and glass-box rear extensions in the Highlands and Islands
Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. We design and build rear extensions across the Highlands and Islands, from Inverness and Elgin to Nairn, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Island and remote addresses in the Highlands and Islands are by arrangement: we confirm whether we can take the job, and agree any travel costs, before the first visit.
A wide sliding door with one long rooflight, rather than a fully glazed roof, keeps a glass-led extension usable in summer. Traditional stone houses sit alongside modern bungalows and timber-frame homes around the Highlands and Islands. A lighter, contrasting addition at the back often suits older stone houses better than trying to copy the walling.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in the Highlands and Islands?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in the Highlands and Islands start from our Scotland rate of £2,660–£4,560 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 wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £32,000–£54,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £64,000–£109,500 |
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 in the Highlands and Islands?
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.
Where in the Highlands and Islands do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Will a glass extension be too hot?
Not if it is designed for its orientation, with solar-control glass, shading and ventilation.
Sliding or bifold doors?
Sliders give bigger panes and slimmer sightlines; bifolds open the whole width. Our guide compares them.
Can I have a level threshold?
Yes, with a drainage channel outside the doors and the slab set to the patio level.
Do you cover all of the Highlands and Islands?
We cover 5 towns and districts in the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Elgin and Nairn. Remote and island addresses are by arrangement.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.