Bedroom extensions in Bonnyrigg: design, approvals and build
A bedroom extension in Bonnyrigg starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in BonnyriggFrom £25,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually planning permission; building warrant needed
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsEH18, EH19, EH22, EH24
What we take care of
- En-suite drainage and ventilation design
- Layout options: two-storey, over-garage or ground floor
- Heating extended to the new rooms
- Structure, roof, insulation and finish
- Planning drawings and application
- Fire safety: escape windows and smoke alarms to building regulations
New bedrooms on an upper floor need an escape window or a protected route to the outside under the building regulations. We design the window sizes and stair route to meet that from the outset.
Guide prices for Bonnyrigg
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Bonnyrigg we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Bonnyrigg: £1,570 to £3,140 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £25,000 – £31,500 | £25,000 – £33,000 | £28,000 – £38,000 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £28,000 – £34,500 | £33,500 – £43,500 | £42,000 – £56,500 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £47,000 – £57,500 | £55,500 – £72,500 | £70,500 – £94,500 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Planning and approvals in Bonnyrigg
In Scotland, householder permitted development rules (Class 1A for single-storey ground-floor extensions and Class 1B for extensions of more than one storey) allow some smaller extensions without a planning application, within limits on depth, height and distance from the boundary. Conservation areas and listed buildings are more restricted.
Homes in conservation areas, national scenic areas and listed buildings have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
In Scotland a building warrant from the council is needed before work starts on almost any extension, and a completion certificate is issued when the work is accepted. Building standards are set in the Scottish technical handbooks.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
Covering Bonnyrigg
Site visits are available across Bonnyrigg (EH18, EH19, EH22, EH24). The same team covers Musselburgh (5 miles), Penicuik (6 miles), Edinburgh (6 miles), Broxburn (15 miles), all within easy reach.
Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
Our process, step by step
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Bedroom extension questions answered
Do you cover all of Bonnyrigg?
Yes. We cover Bonnyrigg and the surrounding parts of Edinburgh and the Lothians. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Bonnyrigg, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Who do I contract with for a bedroom extension in Bonnyrigg?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Will a new bedroom need planning permission?
Upstairs additions usually do. Ground-floor rooms may fall within permitted development, depending on size and position.
Can I add a ground-floor bedroom for a relative?
Yes. A ground-floor bedroom with an accessible shower room is a common request. If it will be lived in as a self-contained home, planning treats it differently, so tell us how it will be used.
Book a free site visit in Bonnyrigg
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.