Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
Kitchen-diner rear extension in Stranraer
We plan and build kitchen-diner rear extensions for homeowners in Stranraer. An open-plan kitchen, dining and family room that opens straight onto the garden. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Stranraer and its postcode districts DG9 are part of our Dumfries and Galloway coverage. We usually keep the working kitchen where the old one was and put the dining table in the new space by the doors, which suits most Stranraer homes.
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 kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Stranraer?
Guide prices for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Stranraer start from our Scotland rate of £1,800–£2,940 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) | £21,500–£35,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £36,000–£59,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £43,500–£70,500 |
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 kitchen-diner rear extension in Stranraer?
Planning for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Stranraer 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.
Scotland has no larger-extension prior approval route; extensions beyond permitted development need a planning application.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Stranraer like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Stranraer, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a kitchen-diner rear extension in Stranraer 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning or permitted development, the building warrant, structural design and neighbour agreements are all handled by us.
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.
Kitchen-diner rear extensions near Stranraer
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FAQ
Kitchen-diner rear extension questions in Stranraer
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Stranraer house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Can I add a utility room?
Often. A narrow utility or boot room along one side keeps the washing machine out of the open-plan space.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Stranraer?
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Stranraer?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do you handle building control in Stranraer?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.