Covering Carnoustie
Carnoustie sits 11 miles east of Dundee, with Arbroath 6 miles to the north-east and Dundee 11 miles to the west.
Homes in Dundee and Angus
Scottish homes range from city tenements and sandstone terraces to bungalows and modern estates, and the building warrant process shapes the programme for every project.
What goes into 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.
- Structural survey of walls and foundations
- Roof removal and temporary weather protection
- Staircase and changes to the ground floor layout
How much does an upward extension cost in Carnoustie?
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 |
Do you need permission for an upward extension in Carnoustie?
Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.
Adding a storey in Scotland needs planning permission and a building warrant.
What can affect an upward extension?
- Some bungalow foundations need strengthening before a storey can be added.
- The house is exposed while the roof is off, so the sequence is planned tightly.
What are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- 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.
What people ask before starting
Do we need to move out?
Often for part of the job, while the roof is off and the new floor is formed. We plan this with you.
How long does it take?
About 12 to 24 weeks on site.
Do you work in Carnoustie?
Yes. Carnoustie is within our coverage for bungalow and upward extensions, along with nearby Arbroath and Dundee.
Bungalow and upward extensions in nearby towns
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Arbroath
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Dundee
- Bungalow and upward extensions in St Andrews
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Forfar
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Carnoustie.