Penicuik bungalow extensions, designed and built
A bungalow extension in Penicuik 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 PenicuikFrom £25,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsEH26
Included in a typical project
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
- Structural survey before any upward extension
- Planning application where needed
- Roof designs that tie into the existing hipped or gable roof
How much does a bungalow extension cost in Penicuik?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Penicuik we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Penicuik: £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.
Covering Penicuik
Postcode districts we cover around Penicuik include EH26. Neighbouring towns we cover include Bonnyrigg (6 miles), Edinburgh (8 miles), Musselburgh (10 miles), Broxburn (12 miles).
For homes towards Scottish Borders, Peebles is around 12 miles away. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
Planning rules that apply in Penicuik
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.
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.
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.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
How the project works
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Penicuik
Do you cover all of Penicuik?
Yes. We cover Penicuik and the surrounding parts of Edinburgh and the Lothians. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in Penicuik 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 long does a bungalow extension take to build in Penicuik?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
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 Penicuik
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.