East Kilbride, Lanarkshire
Single-storey rear extension in East Kilbride
We plan and build single-storey rear extensions for homeowners in East Kilbride. Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
East Kilbride is covered from our Lanarkshire round, including G74. On post-war semis and terraces like those around East Kilbride, a single-storey rear extension is usually the simplest way to fix a small back kitchen without touching the bedrooms.
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 single-storey rear extension cost in East Kilbride?
For East Kilbride we work from the Scotland rate: £1,800–£2,940 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a single-storey rear extension in East Kilbride?
Whether your single-storey rear extension in East Kilbride needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in East Kilbride like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around East Kilbride, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a single-storey rear extension in East Kilbride 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check or planning application, then building warrant drawings and structural calculations, plus a written agreement with neighbours for any shared-wall work.
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 East Kilbride
Neighbouring places we cover include Cambuslang (3.2 miles) and High Blantyre (3.3 miles).
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in East Kilbride
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in East Kilbride?
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around East Kilbride?
Including G74, and the surrounding Lanarkshire area.
Is a flat roof or a pitched roof better?
A warm flat roof keeps the extension low under first-floor windows and suits a roof lantern; a pitched or lean-to roof gives a vaulted ceiling. Both last for decades when built properly.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.
Is the site visit in East Kilbride free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How long does a rear extension take to build in East Kilbride?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.