Dunbar, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Terraced house rear extension in Dunbar
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. If you live in Dunbar 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.
Dunbar sits in Edinburgh and the Lothians, with postcode districts including EH42. In Dunbar 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 Dunbar?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Dunbar start from our Scotland rate of £1,950–£3,140 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 × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £26,500–£42,500 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £35,000–£56,500 |
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 terraced house rear extension in Dunbar?
Whether your terraced house rear extension in Dunbar 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.
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. 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 Dunbar like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Dunbar, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a terraced house rear extension in Dunbar 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
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.
Terraced house rear extensions near Dunbar
Neighbouring places we cover include Tranent (17.4 miles) and Musselburgh (21.1 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Dunbar
Can you match the brick or stone on my Dunbar house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do you handle building control in Dunbar?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
How do you keep the house clean?
Dust screens, floor protection and a single protected route through the house.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Dunbar?
As a guide, £1,950–£3,140 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £26,500–£42,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Dunbar?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.