Westhill, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Wraparound extension in Westhill
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Westhill and want to know what a wraparound extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Westhill sits in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with postcode districts including AB32. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Westhill?
For Westhill we work from the Scotland rate: £2,090–£3,420 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £46,000–£75,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £62,500–£102,500 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Westhill?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Westhill follows the Scottish householder rules.
In Scotland side extensions are more restricted than rear ones under householder permitted development, and wraparounds generally need planning permission. A building warrant is required 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 Westhill like to extend?
Westhill 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 wraparound extension in Westhill 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for the building warrant.
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.
Wraparound extensions near Westhill
From Westhill, the nearest places we also cover are Aberdeen (6.8 miles) and Nigg (7.5 miles).
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- Wraparound extension in Nigg
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- Wraparound extension in Stonehaven
- Wraparound extension in Ellon
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Westhill
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Westhill?
Including AB32, and the surrounding Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire area.
Is it worth it over a side return alone?
If you want a dining table and a sofa as well as the kitchen, usually yes.
Do you handle building control in Westhill?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Is the site visit in Westhill free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Westhill?
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.