Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Glazed rear extension in Selkirk
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 Selkirk and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Selkirk (TD7) as part of our Scottish Borders work. If your garden in Selkirk faces south, expect us to talk about overhangs and solar-control glass before frame colours.
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 Selkirk?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Selkirk 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 |
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 Selkirk?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a glazed rear extension in Selkirk.
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 Selkirk like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Selkirk, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a glazed rear extension in Selkirk comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
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.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Glazed rear extensions near Selkirk
From Selkirk, the nearest places we also cover are Galashiels (4.8 miles) and Hawick (8.9 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Selkirk
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Selkirk?
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.
Will a glass extension be too hot?
Not if it is designed for its orientation, with solar-control glass, shading and ventilation.
What postcode areas do you cover around Selkirk?
Including TD7, and the surrounding Scottish Borders area.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Selkirk?
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Selkirk?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.