Side return extensions in Fraserburgh

Covering Fraserburgh

Fraserburgh sits 38 miles north of Aberdeen, with Peterhead 15 miles to the south-east and Inverurie 31 miles to the south-west.

Homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Housing in Scotland includes tenements in the cities, sandstone villas, inter-war and post-war semis and a large number of bungalows, which often suit dormer and upward extensions.

What do you get with a side return extension?

A side return extension builds over the narrow passage that runs beside the back of many Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, widening the kitchen or dining room by a metre or two. It is usually combined with a glazed or part-glazed roof so the deeper room still gets daylight.

Building warrant application and completion certificate
Structural steel to remove the side wall
Drainage and new gully positions

What will a side return extension cost?

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

Side return extensions	Guide price incl. VAT
Standard specification	£3,350 to £3,700 per m²
Good specification	£3,700 to £4,150 per m²
High specification	£4,150 to £4,550 per m²

Do you need permission for a side return extension in Fraserburgh?

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.

Scotland has its own householder permitted development rules, and small single-storey rear extensions are often covered.

What should I think about before starting?

Access is often through the house, so we plan deliveries and protect floors.
Many terraces sit in conservation areas, where side extensions need planning permission.

What happens after I enquire?

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
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.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Questions about a side return extension in Fraserburgh

How much does a side return extension cost?

Usually about £3,350 to £4,550 per square metre including VAT, which works out at around £35,000 to £55,000 for a typical side return before the kitchen.

How long does a side return take?

About 10 to 14 weeks on site.

How do I get a price for side return extensions in Fraserburgh?

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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