Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Terraced house rear extension in Saltcoats
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. If you live in Saltcoats and want to know what a terraced house rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
We cover Saltcoats (KA20, KA21 and KA22) as part of our Ayrshire work. In Saltcoats we plan the delivery route through the house and the skip licence before anything else.
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 terraced house rear extension cost in Saltcoats?
A terraced house rear extension in Saltcoats is priced at £1,950–£3,140 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 |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £26,500–£42,500 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £35,000–£56,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a terraced house rear extension in Saltcoats?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a terraced house rear extension in Saltcoats.
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.
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. 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 Saltcoats like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Saltcoats, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a terraced house rear extension in Saltcoats 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.
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.
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.
Terraced house rear extensions near Saltcoats
Close by, we work in Ardrossan, about 1.3 miles away, and Kilwinning, about 3.3 miles away.
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Saltcoats
Do you handle building control in Saltcoats?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Will my terrace be in a conservation area?
Many Victorian terraces are. Your council's map shows it; we check at the survey.
What postcode areas do you cover around Saltcoats?
Including KA20, KA21 and KA22, and the surrounding Ayrshire 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.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.