Bungalow extensions across Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway homeowners can use us for the whole bungalow extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, the building warrant and the build itself.
- Guide priceFrom £25,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered3
- Site visitFree, no obligation
What we take care of
- Planning application where needed
- Structural survey before any upward extension
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
- Roof designs that tie into the existing hipped or gable roof
- Level thresholds and accessible layouts
Bungalow roofs are often hipped, which makes tying in an extension roof a careful job. We draw the roof junction early because it drives both the look and the cost.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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 Dumfries and Galloway
Towns we cover in Dumfries and Galloway include Dumfries, Stranraer, Annan. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
Bungalow extension prices in Dumfries and Galloway
Prices below are for Dumfries and Galloway, using the Scotland factor of ×0.98. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Dumfries and Galloway: £1,720 to £3,330 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £25,500 – £31,000 | £30,000 – £39,000 | £38,000 – £50,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £41,000 – £49,500 | £48,000 – £62,500 | £61,000 – £80,000 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £60,000 – £72,500 | £70,000 – £91,000 | £89,000 – £117,000 |
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What happens next
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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions people ask about bungalow extensions
Who do I contract with for a bungalow extension in Dumfries and Galloway?
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.
How long does a bungalow extension take to build in Dumfries and Galloway?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Dumfries and Galloway?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Is it better to extend sideways or upwards?
Sideways and rearwards is usually simpler, cheaper and keeps single-level living. Upwards saves garden but means stairs, more structure and planning permission.
How much does a bungalow extension cost?
Our guide range for single-storey work is about £1,720 to £3,330 per m² including VAT. Going upwards is priced after a structural survey.
Book a free site visit in Dumfries and Galloway
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.