Musselburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Wraparound extension in Musselburgh
Wraparound extension in Musselburgh: an L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
We cover Musselburgh (EH21) as part of our Edinburgh and the Lothians work. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Edinburgh and the Lothians 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 Musselburgh?
For Musselburgh 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Musselburgh?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a wraparound extension in Musselburgh.
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 Musselburgh like to extend?
Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Paperwork handled
Planning or permitted development, the building warrant, structural design and neighbour agreements are all handled by us.
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 Musselburgh
Close by, we work in Dalkeith, about 3.4 miles away, and Tranent, about 3.7 miles away.
- Wraparound extension in Dalkeith
- Wraparound extension in Tranent
- Wraparound extension in Mayfield
- Wraparound extension in Bonnyrigg
- Wraparound extension in Edinburgh
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Musselburgh
Can you match the brick or stone on my Musselburgh house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
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.
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.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Musselburgh?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.