Covering Glasgow
We cover homes across Glasgow, planned from survey to sign-off.
Homes in Glasgow
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 is included in a single-storey extension in Glasgow?
A single-storey extension adds one level of new floor space to the back or side of a house, usually to open up a kitchen, dining or family room. It is the most common way to gain space without moving, and many can be built without a planning application.
- Building warrant application and completion certificate
- Brickwork, roof, glazing and insulation
- First-fix and second-fix electrics, plastering and making good
How much should I budget for a single-storey extension?
Use these ranges to budget for single-storey extensions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Single-storey extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £2,600 to £3,000 per m² |
| Good specification | £3,000 to £3,500 per m² |
| High specification | £3,500 to £4,000 per m² |
What approvals does a single-storey 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.
Scotland has its own householder permitted development rules, and small single-storey rear extensions are often covered.
What can affect a single-storey extension?
- Drains under the footprint may need diverting or a build-over agreement with the water company.
- Kitchens and doors have long lead times, so we order them early.
What happens after I enquire?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Questions about a single-storey extension in Glasgow
Can we stay in the house during the build?
Usually yes. We keep the existing house closed off from the works until the knock-through near the end, and agree a temporary kitchen set-up with you if the kitchen is affected.
Will the brick match?
We source the closest available match for colour, size and texture and agree a sample panel with you before laying.
Can you visit a house in Glasgow to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Learn more about single-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Glasgow.