Stornoway, Highlands and Islands
Glazed rear extension in Stornoway
Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. We design, get the approvals for and build glazed and glass-box rear extensions in Stornoway and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Stornoway sits in the Highlands and Islands, with postcode districts including HS1. A wide sliding door with one long rooflight, rather than a fully glazed roof, keeps a glass-led extension usable in summer.
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Stornoway is outside our regular coverage, so visits and projects here are by arrangement: we confirm whether we can take the job, and agree any travel costs, before the first visit.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Stornoway?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Stornoway 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 |
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 glazed rear extension in Stornoway?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a glazed rear extension in Stornoway.
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. 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 Stornoway like to extend?
Traditional stone houses sit alongside modern bungalows and timber-frame homes around Stornoway. A lighter, contrasting addition at the back often suits older stone houses better than trying to copy the walling.
How a glazed rear extension in Stornoway comes together
Survey visit
We measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for the building warrant.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the accepted completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Stornoway
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Stornoway?
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Stornoway?
Including HS1, and the surrounding Highlands and Islands area.
Can I have a level threshold?
Yes, with a drainage channel outside the doors and the slab set to the patio level.
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.
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.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Stornoway?
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.