Giffnock, Glasgow and the Clyde
Terraced house rear extension in Giffnock
We plan and build rear extensions for terraced houses for homeowners in Giffnock. 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.
Giffnock and its postcode districts G46, G76 and G77 are part of our Glasgow and the Clyde coverage. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Glasgow and the Clyde, 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 Giffnock?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Giffnock 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 |
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 Giffnock?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Giffnock follows the Scottish householder rules.
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 Giffnock like to extend?
Giffnock 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 Giffnock 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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 Giffnock
Close by, we work in Newton Mearns, about 2.6 miles away, and Rutherglen, about 3.6 miles away.
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Giffnock
Can you match the brick or stone on my Giffnock house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
Do you handle building control in Giffnock?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
What postcode areas do you cover around Giffnock?
Including G46, G76 and G77, and the surrounding Glasgow and the Clyde 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.