Wraparound extensions for homes in Hamilton
Thinking about a wraparound extension for your Hamilton 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 HamiltonFrom £35,000 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsML1, ML3
Planning rules that apply in Hamilton
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.
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.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Hamilton?
These guide figures apply our Scotland adjustment (×0.98) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Hamilton: £1,960 to £3,630 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £35,000 – £42,500 | £40,500 – £51,500 | £51,000 – £65,500 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £49,000 – £59,000 | £56,000 – £71,500 | £71,000 – £91,000 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £62,500 – £75,500 | £72,000 – £91,000 | £90,500 – £116,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Local to Hamilton
We cover Hamilton and the postcode districts ML1, ML3. Neighbouring towns we cover include Motherwell (2 miles), Blantyre (3 miles), Larkhall (3 miles), Bellshill (4 miles).
For homes towards Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Newton Mearns 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.
What is included
- Foundations, drainage and any manhole relocation
- Structural design for the corner and openings
- Roof with glazing along the side return
- Survey, design and 3D layout options
- Full internal finish or kitchen-ready shell
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
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a wraparound extension in Hamilton
Will my neighbours in Hamilton 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 wraparound extension take to build in Hamilton?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Hamilton?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Is a wraparound better than a side return alone?
It adds far more space, but costs more and needs planning permission more often. Our comparison guide sets the two side by side.
How much does a wraparound extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,960 to £3,630 per m² including VAT. A 25 m² standard-spec wraparound typically lands around £56,000 to £71,500 in Hamilton before design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Hamilton
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.