Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Terraced house rear extension in Edinburgh
Terraced house rear extension in Edinburgh: rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
We cover Edinburgh (EH5, EH7, EH8 and EH11) as part of our Edinburgh and the Lothians work. In Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Edinburgh 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 |
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 terraced house rear extension in Edinburgh?
The planning route for a terraced house rear extension in Edinburgh is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
In Scotland a single-storey rear extension can be permitted development under Class 1A: eaves no higher than 3 metres and an overall height of 4 metres, and where any part is within 1 metre of a boundary it can project no more than 3 metres on a terraced house or 4 metres on other houses. The rights do not apply in conservation areas, and a building warrant is still needed before work starts.
Scotland has no Party Wall Act. Work to shared walls is governed by property law and the title deeds, so we agree access and protection with neighbours in writing before work begins.
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 Edinburgh like to extend?
Edinburgh has sandstone tenements, terraced houses and villas closer in, with post-war semis and newer estates further out. Tenement and other flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How a terraced house rear extension in Edinburgh comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Paperwork handled
Planning or permitted development, the building warrant, structural design and neighbour agreements are all handled by us.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Terraced house rear extensions near Edinburgh
Neighbouring places we cover include Musselburgh (5.7 miles) and Dalkeith (6.4 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Edinburgh
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Is the site visit in Edinburgh free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Will my terrace be in a conservation area?
Many Victorian terraces are. Your council's map shows it; we check at the survey.
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.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Edinburgh?
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.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.