Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
Wraparound extension in Stranraer
For homes in Stranraer, a wraparound extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Stranraer is covered from our Dumfries and Galloway round, including DG9. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Dumfries and Galloway where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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 wraparound extension cost in Stranraer?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Stranraer start from our Scotland rate of £2,090–£3,420 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 |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £46,000–£75,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £62,500–£102,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Stranraer?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Stranraer 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. 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 Stranraer like to extend?
Stranraer 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 Stranraer 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Wraparound extensions near Stranraer
Close by, we work in Bangor, about 30.5 miles away, and Larne, about 31.6 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Stranraer
Can you match the brick or stone on my Stranraer house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Stranraer?
As a guide, £2,090–£3,420 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £46,000–£75,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Will it take a lot of garden?
Less than a deep rear extension of the same area, because part of the space comes from the side passage.
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Stranraer?
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.