Kirkcaldy, Fife
Terraced house rear extension in Kirkcaldy
We plan and build rear extensions for terraced houses for homeowners in Kirkcaldy. Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Kirkcaldy sits in Fife, with postcode districts including KY1 and KY2. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Fife, 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 Kirkcaldy?
In Kirkcaldy, our guide for a terraced house rear extension is £1,950–£3,140 per square metre including VAT for a 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 × 4.5 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 Kirkcaldy?
The planning route for a terraced house rear extension in Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy like to extend?
Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy 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.
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 Kirkcaldy
From Kirkcaldy, the nearest places we also cover are Glenrothes (5.4 miles) and Cowdenbeath (7.1 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Kirkcaldy
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.
Do you handle building control in Kirkcaldy?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Will my terrace be in a conservation area?
Many Victorian terraces are. Your council's map shows it; we check at the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Kirkcaldy?
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.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Kirkcaldy?
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.
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.