Dalkeith, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Kitchen-diner rear extension in Dalkeith
For homes in Dalkeith, a kitchen-diner rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. An open-plan kitchen, dining and family room that opens straight onto the garden. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Dalkeith sits in Edinburgh and the Lothians, with postcode districts including EH22. 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 Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith?
In Dalkeith, our guide for a kitchen-diner rear extension is £1,800–£2,940 per square metre including VAT for a 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) | £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 |
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 kitchen-diner rear extension in Dalkeith?
Whether your kitchen-diner rear extension in Dalkeith needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. 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 Dalkeith like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Dalkeith, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a kitchen-diner rear extension in Dalkeith 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.
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.
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.
Kitchen-diner rear extensions near Dalkeith
Neighbouring places we cover include Mayfield (1.9 miles) and Bonnyrigg (2.0 miles).
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FAQ
Kitchen-diner rear extension questions in Dalkeith
What postcode areas do you cover around Dalkeith?
Including EH22, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
Do you handle building control in Dalkeith?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
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.
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.
Is the site visit in Dalkeith free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Dalkeith house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.