Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Side return extension in Dumfries
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design, get the approvals for and build side return extensions in Dumfries and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Dumfries is covered from our Dumfries and Galloway round, including DG1 and DG2. Side return projects in Dumfries usually start with a drainage survey of the side passage.
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 side return extension cost in Dumfries?
A side return extension in Dumfries is priced at £2,180–£3,610 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Dumfries?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a side return extension in Dumfries.
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. 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 Dumfries like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Dumfries, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a side return extension in Dumfries comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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.
Side return extensions near Dumfries
Close by, we work in Locharbriggs, about 2.6 miles away, and Annan, about 15.1 miles away.
- Side return extension in Locharbriggs
- Side return extension in Annan
- Side return extension in Carlisle
- Side return extension in Workington
- Side return extension in Whitehaven
Other work in Dumfries:
FAQ
Side return extension questions in Dumfries
Can you match the brick or stone on my Dumfries house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is the site visit in Dumfries free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can I combine a side return with a rear extension?
Yes; that is a wraparound extension, and it gives the biggest open-plan room a terrace can have.
What postcode areas do you cover around Dumfries?
Including DG1 and DG2, and the surrounding Dumfries and Galloway area.
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 you handle building control in Dumfries?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.