Bonnyrigg utility room extensions, designed and built
Thinking about a utility room extension for your Bonnyrigg home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in BonnyriggFrom £13,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsEH18, EH19, EH22, EH24
Planning rules that apply 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.
In a conservation area or national scenic area the householder permitted development rights are more limited, listed homes need listed building consent, and if rights have been removed by a condition or direction, any extension needs an application.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of Scottish Water, which we check during design.
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.
Working in Bonnyrigg
Postcode districts we cover around Bonnyrigg include EH18, EH19, EH22, EH24. Nearby, we also take on projects in Musselburgh (5 miles), Penicuik (6 miles), Edinburgh (6 miles), Broxburn (15 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.
When a utility room extension makes sense
- Busy family homes
- Houses with a side passage or small rear corner
- Kitchens that have run out of space for appliances
A good utility works like a back-of-house corridor: in from the garden, boots off, coats on hooks, washing on the way through. We plan the door positions so it doesn't become another room to walk around.
What should I budget for a utility room extension in Bonnyrigg?
Prices below are for Bonnyrigg, using the Scotland factor of ×0.98. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Bonnyrigg: £1,860 to £3,430 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £13,500 – £16,500 | £13,500 – £17,500 | £13,500 – £17,500 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £14,500 – £18,000 | £17,500 – £22,000 | £21,500 – £27,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £20,000 – £24,500 | £24,000 – £30,500 | £30,000 – £38,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions people ask about utility room extensions
How long does a utility room extension take to build in Bonnyrigg?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Bonnyrigg 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.
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.
Can a utility have a toilet?
Yes, space permitting. A WC needs drainage and extraction, which we plan into the design.
Does a utility extension need planning permission?
Often not, if it is single storey and within permitted development limits. We check this for your property.
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.