Double-storey extensions in Cambuslang

Covering Cambuslang

Cambuslang sits 3 miles north of East Kilbride, with Rutherglen 2 miles to the north-west and East Kilbride 3 miles to the south.

Homes in Lanarkshire

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 a double-storey extension?

Two-storey work has to sit comfortably with the house and the neighbours, so most of the design effort goes into the roofline, window positions and how the new first floor connects to the landing. We handle the planning application, the structural design and the building control process, then build, roof and finish both floors.

Building warrant application and completion certificate
Foundations, steelwork, brick and block walls, roof
Joining the new first floor to the existing landing

How much should I budget for a double-storey extension?

Typical ranges for double-storey extensions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.

Double-storey extensions	Guide price incl. VAT
Standard specification	£2,400 to £2,900 per m²
Good specification	£2,900 to £3,400 per m²
High specification	£3,400 to £3,850 per m²

How is a double-storey extension approved in Cambuslang?

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.

Two-storey extensions in Scotland almost always need planning permission, and a building warrant must be granted before work starts.

What should Cambuslang homeowners check first?

Side extensions close to a boundary are often set back or stepped down so they do not create a terraced effect.
The new roof is tied into the old one, so roof tiles and ridge details need to match.

From first call to completion

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

What people ask before starting

How long does a two-storey extension take?

Around 14 to 24 weeks on site, plus the planning period before that.

Will we need to move out?

Most people stay. The noisiest stage is when we break through into the existing first floor, which we plan for a short window.

How do I get a price for double-storey extensions in Cambuslang?

Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.

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