Wraparound extensions across Scottish Borders
If you live in Scottish Borders and want more space without moving, a wraparound extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide priceFrom £35,000 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered4
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Scottish Borders
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Scottish Borders?
For Scottish Borders we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.98, the factor we use for Scotland. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Scottish Borders: £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.
Included in a typical project
- Foundations, drainage and any manhole relocation
- Householder planning application
- Roof with glazing along the side return
- Structural design for the corner and openings
The corner is where wraparounds succeed or fail. We usually use a single steel goalpost or a corner post hidden in a pier, and set the glazing so the new room reads as one space rather than two boxes.
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.
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 Scottish Borders
Towns we cover in Scottish Borders include Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso. 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.
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
We visit your Scottish Borders home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
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.
Wraparound extension questions answered
Do I need building regulations approval in Scottish Borders?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Scottish Borders?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a wraparound extension in Scottish Borders?
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.
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 Scottish Borders before design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Scottish Borders
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.