Bungalow and upward extensions in Dundee and Angus

Covering Dundee and Angus

Our coverage across Dundee and Angus includes Dundee, Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose.

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 do you get with 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
New first-floor structure, walls and roof

What is the guide price for an upward extension in Dundee and Angus?

Use these ranges to budget for bungalow and upward extensions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.

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 Dundee and Angus homeowners check first?

The staircase takes space from the ground floor plan.
Neighbours’ light and privacy are the main planning tests.

How does the project run?

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Questions about an upward extension in Dundee and Angus

Can I add a first floor to my bungalow?

Often yes, if the walls and foundations can carry the load and planning allows. We check the structure first.

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.

Do you work in Dundee and Angus?

Yes. Dundee and Angus is within our coverage for bungalow and upward extensions, along with nearby Dundee and Arbroath.

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