Fraserburgh, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Side return extension in Fraserburgh
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. If you live in Fraserburgh and want to know what a side return extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Fraserburgh is covered from our Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire round, including AB43. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a side return extension cost in Fraserburgh?
Guide prices for a side return extension in Fraserburgh start from our Scotland rate of £2,180–£3,610 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £26,000–£43,500 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £38,000–£63,000 |
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 side return extension in Fraserburgh?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a side return extension in Fraserburgh.
In Scotland side extensions are more restricted than rear ones under householder permitted development, and wraparounds generally need planning permission. A building warrant is required before work starts.
Scotland has no Party Wall Act. Work to shared walls is governed by property law and the title deeds, so we agree access and protection with neighbours in writing before work begins.
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 Fraserburgh like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Fraserburgh, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a side return extension in Fraserburgh 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Paperwork handled
Planning or permitted development, the building warrant, structural design and neighbour agreements are all handled by us.
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.
Side return extensions near Fraserburgh
We also build side return extensions in nearby Peterhead (15.3 miles) and Ellon (22.4 miles).
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Fraserburgh
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.
Is a side return permitted development?
Sometimes, as a side extension within the width and height limits, but not in conservation areas, and many terraces are in one.
Do you handle building control in Fraserburgh?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
How much does a side return extension cost in Fraserburgh?
As a guide, £2,180–£3,610 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²): about £26,000–£43,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Is the site visit in Fraserburgh free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.