Penicuik, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Single-storey rear extension in Penicuik
Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. If you live in Penicuik and want to know what a single-storey rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Penicuik is covered from our Edinburgh and the Lothians round, including EH26. A single-storey rear extension in Penicuik is mostly built from the garden side, so the house stays usable for most of the job.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Penicuik?
Guide prices for a single-storey rear extension in Penicuik start from our Scotland rate of £1,800–£2,940 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 single-storey rear extension in Penicuik?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a single-storey rear extension in Penicuik.
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 1A) covers many single-storey rear extensions, with a 3 metre eaves limit, a 4 metre height limit and, within 1 metre of a boundary, a depth limit of 3 metres for terraced houses or 4 metres for others. Conservation areas are excluded, and you need a building warrant whatever the planning position.
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. 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 Penicuik like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Penicuik, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits. On post-war semis and terraces like those around Penicuik, a single-storey rear extension is usually the simplest way to fix a small back kitchen without touching the bedrooms.
How a single-storey rear extension in Penicuik 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning or permitted development, the building warrant, structural design and neighbour agreements are all handled by us.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the accepted completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Single-storey rear extensions near Penicuik
Close by, we work in Bonnyrigg, about 5.5 miles away, and Dalkeith, about 7.5 miles away.
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Penicuik
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Penicuik?
Including EH26, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
Can I stay in the house during the build?
Usually yes. The noisiest, dustiest stage, removing the back wall, is kept to the final weeks and screened off. Most families set up a temporary kitchen elsewhere in the house.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Penicuik?
Many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development under Class 1A, but not in conservation areas; you always need a building warrant before work starts.
Do you handle building control in Penicuik?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Penicuik house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.