Giffnock, Glasgow and the Clyde
Side return extension in Giffnock
We plan and build side return extensions for homeowners in Giffnock. Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Giffnock and its postcode districts G46, G76 and G77 are part of our Glasgow and the Clyde coverage. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of Glasgow and the Clyde, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
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 Giffnock?
For Giffnock we work from the Scotland rate: £2,180–£3,610 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Giffnock?
The planning route for a side return extension in Giffnock is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
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 Giffnock like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Giffnock, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a side return extension in Giffnock 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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 Giffnock
Neighbouring places we cover include Newton Mearns (2.6 miles) and Rutherglen (3.6 miles).
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Giffnock
What postcode areas do you cover around Giffnock?
Including G46, G76 and G77, and the surrounding Glasgow and the Clyde area.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.
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.
How much does a side return extension cost in Giffnock?
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Giffnock house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.