Covering Livingston
Alongside Livingston, we also cover Bathgate (5 miles to the west), Linlithgow and Grangemouth.
Homes in the Lothians
In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.
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.
- Building warrant application and completion certificate
- Structural survey of walls and foundations
- Staircase and changes to the ground floor layout
What will an upward extension cost?
Guide prices for bungalow and upward extensions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 Livingston?
In Scotland the key step is the building warrant, which must be granted before work begins. Planning permission is decided separately by the council, and work on shared walls is handled under your title deeds rather than a party wall act.
Adding a storey in Scotland needs planning permission and a building warrant.
What should Livingston homeowners check first?
- Some bungalow foundations need strengthening before a storey can be added.
- Neighbours’ light and privacy are the main planning tests.
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.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Your questions answered
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 Livingston?
Yes. Livingston is within our coverage for bungalow and upward extensions, along with nearby Bathgate and Linlithgow.
Bungalow and upward extensions in nearby towns
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Bathgate
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Linlithgow
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Grangemouth
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Dunfermline
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Livingston.