Motherwell bungalow extensions, designed and built
Planning a bungalow extension in Motherwell? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in MotherwellFrom £25,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsML1, ML4
Planning rules that apply in Motherwell
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. Separately, almost every extension needs a building warrant from the council before work starts.
The planning position for a specific Motherwell address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
Scotland has no Party Wall Act. Where work affects a shared wall or a neighbour's land, we agree access, protection and making good with your neighbour in writing before work starts.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of Scottish Water, which we check during design.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
Bungalow extension prices in Motherwell
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Motherwell we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Motherwell: £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 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
What we take care of
- Planning application where needed
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
- Roof designs that tie into the existing hipped or gable roof
- Structural survey before any upward extension
- 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.
Covering Motherwell
Across ML1, ML4, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Bellshill (2 miles), Hamilton (2 miles), Wishaw (3 miles), Larkhall (4 miles).
Scotland's housing includes sandstone villas, terraces and tenements in the cities and plenty of post-war and modern houses and bungalows elsewhere. A building warrant is needed before work starts.
From first visit to completion
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a bungalow extension in Motherwell
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Motherwell, 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 bungalow extension in Motherwell?
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 my neighbours in Motherwell be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. Where work is close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with them in writing.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Motherwell
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.