Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Wraparound extension in Edinburgh
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Edinburgh 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.
We cover Edinburgh (EH5, EH7, EH8 and EH11) as part of our Edinburgh and the Lothians work. In Edinburgh we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear.
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 Edinburgh?
For Edinburgh 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 |
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 Edinburgh?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Edinburgh is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
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 Edinburgh like to extend?
Edinburgh has sandstone tenements, terraced houses and villas closer in, with post-war semis and newer estates further out. Tenement and other flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How a wraparound extension in Edinburgh 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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.
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 Edinburgh
Close by, we work in Musselburgh, about 5.7 miles away, and Dalkeith, about 6.4 miles away.
- Wraparound extension in Musselburgh
- Wraparound extension in Dalkeith
- Wraparound extension in Bonnyrigg
- Wraparound extension in Mayfield
- Wraparound extension in Penicuik
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Edinburgh
What postcode areas do you cover around Edinburgh?
Including EH5, EH7, EH8, EH11, EH15 and EH16, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
Do you handle building control in Edinburgh?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Does a wraparound need planning permission?
Often yes, because the side and rear parts are judged together. Some fit within permitted development; we check before drawing.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Edinburgh?
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Edinburgh?
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 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.