Mayfield, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Terraced house rear extension in Mayfield
Terraced house rear extension in Mayfield: 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.
Mayfield is covered from our Edinburgh and the Lothians round, including EH19, EH22 and EH23. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Edinburgh and the Lothians, and most rear extensions here go in without side access.
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 Mayfield?
A terraced house rear extension in Mayfield 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 |
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 Mayfield?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a terraced house rear extension in Mayfield.
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. 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 Mayfield like to extend?
Mayfield has sandstone villas and terraces, post-war semis and four-in-a-block flats. Flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How a terraced house rear extension in Mayfield 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
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 Mayfield
From Mayfield, the nearest places we also cover are Dalkeith (1.9 miles) and Bonnyrigg (2.6 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Mayfield
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Mayfield house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Will my terrace be in a conservation area?
Many Victorian terraces are. Your council's map shows it; we check at the survey.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Mayfield?
Including EH19, EH22 and EH23, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
Do you handle building control in Mayfield?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.