Covering Annan
Our coverage around Annan (DG12) also includes Carlisle (14 miles to the south-east) and Dumfries.
Because Dumfries and Galloway covers a wide area, we confirm availability after the first call and include any travel costs in the written quote rather than adding them later.
Homes in Dumfries and Galloway
Housing in Scotland includes tenements in the cities, sandstone villas, inter-war and post-war semis and a large number of bungalows, which often suit dormer and upward extensions.
What is an upward extension?
An upward extension adds a new storey on top of an existing house, most often turning a bungalow into a two-storey or chalet-style home. It can double the floor area without using any of the garden.
- Roof removal and temporary weather protection
- Staircase and changes to the ground floor layout
- Full fit-out of the new rooms
What will an upward extension cost?
What bungalow and upward extensions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| Bungalow and upward extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Chalet conversion with dormers (total) | £45,000 to £85,000 |
| New first floor, standard specification | £2,200 to £2,800 per m² |
| New first floor, good specification | £2,800 to £3,300 per m² |
| New first floor, high specification | £3,300 to £3,800 per m² |
What approvals does an upward extension need in Scotland?
Projects in Scotland need a building warrant from the council before any building work starts, and a completion certificate once it is finished. Planning permission is a separate decision. The Party Wall etc. Act does not apply in Scotland; shared walls are governed by title deeds and the law of the tenement where relevant.
Adding a storey in Scotland needs planning permission and a building warrant.
What should Annan homeowners check first?
- Some bungalow foundations need strengthening before a storey can be added.
- The staircase takes space from the ground floor plan.
What are the steps?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Bungalow and upward extensions: common questions
How much does it cost to add a storey?
Around £2,200 to £3,800 per square metre of new floor including VAT, or £45,000 to £85,000 for a chalet conversion with dormers.
How long does it take?
About 12 to 24 weeks on site.
Do you work in Annan?
Yes. Annan is within our coverage for bungalow and upward extensions, along with nearby Carlisle and Dumfries.
Bungalow and upward extensions near Annan
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Carlisle
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Dumfries
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Dalbeattie
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Cockermouth
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Annan.