Covering Forres
Forres sits 12 miles west of Elgin, with Nairn 10 miles to the west and Elgin 12 miles to the east.
Because Moray covers a wide area, we confirm availability after the first call and include any travel costs in the written quote rather than adding them later.
Homes in Moray
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 do you get with a wraparound extension?
Because it removes two external walls, a wraparound needs careful structural design and a good plan for the corner where the steels meet. We design, apply for any permissions, build and finish the shell, and can fit the kitchen as part of the same contract.
- Design, planning drawings and structural calculations
- Steel frame or goalpost for the corner opening
- Optional kitchen supply and installation
What will a wraparound extension cost?
Use these ranges to budget for wraparound extensions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Wraparound extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £3,400 to £3,800 per m² |
| Good specification | £3,800 to £4,250 per m² |
| High specification | £4,250 to £4,700 per m² |
Planning and building rules in Forres
Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.
Scotland has its own householder permitted development rules, and small single-storey rear extensions are often covered.
What can change the price or programme?
- The corner steel connection is the critical detail and is designed by a structural engineer.
- Roof water from an L-shape needs careful falls and outlets.
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.
- 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.
What people ask before starting
How much does a wraparound extension cost?
Typically £3,400 to £4,700 per square metre including VAT. Many come in between £85,000 and £120,000 before the kitchen.
Glazed roof or solid roof?
A mix usually works best: solid roof with rooflights over the kitchen and a glazed section over the dining area.
Do you work in Forres?
Yes. Forres is within our coverage for wraparound extensions, along with nearby Nairn and Elgin.
Wraparound extensions in nearby towns
- Wraparound extensions in Nairn
- Wraparound extensions in Elgin
- Wraparound extensions in Lossiemouth
- Wraparound extensions in Inverness
Learn more about wraparound extensions, or see every project we cover in Forres.

