Elgin, Highlands and Islands
Wraparound extension in Elgin
Wraparound extension in Elgin: 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.
Elgin is covered from our Highlands and Islands round, including IV30. In Elgin 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 Elgin?
In Elgin, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,090–£3,420 per square metre including VAT for a 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 |
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 Elgin?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Elgin follows the Scottish householder rules.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development or a planning application, plus the building warrant.
What are homes in Elgin like to extend?
Traditional stone houses sit alongside modern bungalows and timber-frame homes around Elgin. A lighter, contrasting addition at the back often suits older stone houses better than trying to copy the walling.
How a wraparound extension in Elgin 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.
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 Elgin
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Nairn (21.3 miles) and Inverness (35.6 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Nairn
- Wraparound extension in Inverness
- Wraparound extension in Inverurie
- Wraparound extension in Fraserburgh
- Wraparound extension in Ellon
Other work in Elgin:
FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Elgin
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Elgin?
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.
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.
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 Elgin?
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 long does a rear extension take to build in Elgin?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.