Dalserf, Lanarkshire
Terraced house rear extension in Dalserf
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for terraced houses in Dalserf and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Dalserf sits in Lanarkshire, with postcode districts including ML8 and ML9. In Dalserf 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 Dalserf?
In Dalserf, 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 |
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 Dalserf?
The planning route for a terraced house rear extension in Dalserf is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
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 Dalserf like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Dalserf, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a terraced house rear extension in Dalserf 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.
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 Dalserf
Close by, we work in Larkhall, about 1.9 miles away, and Wishaw, about 2.3 miles away.
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Dalserf
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.
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.
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
Is the site visit in Dalserf free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Dalserf?
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 Dalserf?
Including ML8 and ML9, and the surrounding Lanarkshire area.