Scottish Borders
Side return extensions in the Scottish Borders
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design and build rear extensions across the Scottish Borders, from Hawick and Galashiels to Peebles, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of the Scottish Borders, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition. Post-war semis and terraces are common around the Scottish Borders, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How much does a side return extension cost in the Scottish Borders?
Guide prices for a side return extension in the Scottish Borders 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 |
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 in the Scottish Borders?
Scottish householder rights treat the side part of a wraparound or side infill more strictly than a plain rear extension, so most need planning permission, and all need a building warrant.
There is no Party Wall Act in Scotland; neighbour matters are handled through the title deeds, common law and written agreement before work starts.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where in the Scottish Borders do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
How much space does a side return add?
Typically 8 to 18 square metres, enough to turn a galley kitchen into a kitchen-diner with an island.
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.
Glass roof or solid roof with rooflights?
A glass roof gives the most light; a solid roof with long rooflights is warmer and quieter in rain. Both work.
Do you cover all of the Scottish Borders?
We cover 5 towns and districts in the Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.