What is a wraparound extension?
A wraparound extension combines a side return and a rear extension into one L-shaped addition. It gives the largest possible ground floor, often creating an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space across the whole width of the house.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Aberdeen and Grampian?
In Aberdeen and Grampian, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,150–£3,100 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 28 m² project that is roughly £60,000–£87,000. Building costs in Scotland are close to the UK average, so the figures for Aberdeen and Grampian are close to our national guide. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (20 m²) | £43,000–£62,000 |
| Typical project (28 m²) | £60,000–£87,000 |
| Larger project (39 m²) | £84,000–£121,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,150–£3,100 |
What moves the price most:
- Drainage changes
- Access for materials on terraced streets
- Total footprint and the amount of glazing
- Steelwork and propping of the existing house
A guide range is only a starting point: the guide price tool gives an instant figure for your size, and a free survey turns it into a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Aberdeen and Grampian?
Whether you need planning permission depends on your house and its location in Scotland. In Scotland a wraparound extension normally needs planning permission and a building warrant.
In Scotland a building warrant is needed before work starts on most extensions, loft conversions and conversions. It is issued by the council’s building standards service. When the work is finished, a completion certificate is submitted and accepted by the council after inspection.
If the answer is not clear-cut, we can apply for formal confirmation before you commit to the build.
What we handle
The work we manage on a wraparound extension:
- Walls, roof and glazing
- Building control completion
- Structural engineer’s design for steels and supports
- Written agreement with neighbours on shared walls
- Underfloor heating option, electrics and plastering
- Foundations and drainage
How long does it take?
Expect 12 to 18 weeks on site. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 3 to 4 months.
Building in Aberdeen and Grampian
Scotland’s housing ranges from sandstone tenements and villas to post-war and modern estates, and the building warrant system shapes how projects are planned.
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Grampian include Aberdeen, Elgin, Peterhead, Inverurie, Fraserburgh and Westhill.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about wraparound extensions in Aberdeen and Grampian
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Aberdeen and Grampian?
In Aberdeen and Grampian, a wraparound extension typically costs £2,150–£3,100 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 28 m² project comes to roughly £60,000–£87,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Is a wraparound worth it?
It gives the biggest ground-floor space without going upwards. Whether it adds value depends on your street and house, so we suggest checking local sale prices before committing.
What about the old back addition?
The side wall of the back addition is usually removed and replaced with a steel beam, so the old kitchen joins the new space.
Do I need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Aberdeen and Grampian?
In Scotland a wraparound extension normally needs planning permission and a building warrant.
Can we keep a separate living room?
Yes. Many clients keep the front room separate and open up only the back of the house.
Do you build wraparound extensions in Aberdeen and Grampian?
Yes. We build wraparound extensions across Aberdeen and Grampian, including postcodes AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13 and AB15. Every project starts with a free home visit.