Double-storey extensions in Dunbartonshire

Covering Dunbartonshire

We cover Dunbartonshire, including Bearsden, Clydebank, Vale of Leven and Bishopbriggs.

Homes in Dunbartonshire

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 does a double-storey extension involve?

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.

Structural engineer’s design and calculations
Foundations, steelwork, brick and block walls, roof
Joining the new first floor to the existing landing

How much does a double-storey extension cost in Dunbartonshire?

Guide prices for double-storey extensions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

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

Do you need permission for a double-storey extension in Dunbartonshire?

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.

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

What should Dunbartonshire homeowners check first?

Neighbours’ light is assessed using the 45-degree guide many councils use.
The new roof is tied into the old one, so roof tiles and ridge details need to match.

How does the project run?

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
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.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

What people ask before starting

Is a two-storey extension better value than a single-storey one?

Per square metre, usually yes, because the foundations and roof serve two floors of space.

How long does a two-storey extension take?

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

Who deals with the council for a project in Dunbartonshire?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

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