Blantyre, Lanarkshire
Wraparound extension in Blantyre
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Blantyre 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.
Blantyre is covered from our Lanarkshire round, including G71, G72 and ML3. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Lanarkshire 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 Blantyre?
In Blantyre, 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Blantyre?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Blantyre 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. 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 Blantyre like to extend?
Blantyre 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 Blantyre 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.
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 Blantyre
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby High Blantyre (0.9 miles) and Viewpark (2.6 miles).
- Wraparound extension in High Blantyre
- Wraparound extension in Viewpark
- Wraparound extension in Cambuslang
- Wraparound extension in Hamilton
- Wraparound extension in Bellshill
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Blantyre
Is the site visit in Blantyre free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
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.
Do you handle building control in Blantyre?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Blantyre?
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.
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.