Armadale, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Wraparound extension in Armadale
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Armadale 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.
Armadale is covered from our Edinburgh and the Lothians round, including EH47 and EH48. In Armadale we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear.
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How much does a wraparound extension cost in Armadale?
A wraparound extension in Armadale is priced at £2,090–£3,420 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
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 wraparound extension in Armadale?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a wraparound extension in Armadale.
Scottish householder rights treat the side part of a wraparound or side infill more strictly than a plain rear extension, so most need planning permission, and all need a building warrant.
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. 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 Armadale like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Armadale, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a wraparound extension in Armadale 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.
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.
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 Armadale
Neighbouring places we cover include Whitburn (1.3 miles) and Bathgate (2.5 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Whitburn
- Wraparound extension in Bathgate
- Wraparound extension in Livingston
- Wraparound extension in Linlithgow
- Wraparound extension in Falkirk
Other work in Armadale:
FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Armadale
Do you handle building control in Armadale?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Armadale?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Armadale house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Armadale?
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.