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 Fraserburgh?
In Fraserburgh, 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. Prices in Scotland sit near the national average for this kind of work, and the range for Fraserburgh reflects that. 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 |
The main things that change the cost:
- Kitchen and flooring specification
- Steelwork and propping of the existing house
- Total footprint and the amount of glazing
- Drainage changes
Use the guide price tool to see how size and specification change the figure, then ask for a written, itemised quote.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Fraserburgh?
The approval route for Fraserburgh is set by planning law in Scotland. In Scotland a wraparound extension normally needs planning permission and a building warrant.
Scotland has no Party Wall Act. Work on shared walls is governed by your title deeds, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 for flats, and common law, so we agree arrangements with neighbours in writing before work starts.
If the answer is not clear-cut, we can apply for formal confirmation before you commit to the build.
What we handle
What we take care of:
- Building control completion
- Structural engineer’s design for steels and supports
- Walls, roof and glazing
- Design and planning application
- Removal of internal and external walls
- Foundations and drainage
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 12 to 18 weeks on site. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 3 to 4 months, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Fraserburgh
In Scotland, bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes are common, so dormer conversions are a popular way to add bedrooms.
From AB43 outwards, we take on projects throughout Fraserburgh and the surrounding parts of Aberdeen and Grampian.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions about wraparound extensions in Fraserburgh
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Fraserburgh?
In Fraserburgh, 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.
Do you build wraparound extensions in Fraserburgh?
Yes. We build wraparound extensions across Fraserburgh, including postcodes AB43. Every project starts with a free home visit.
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 Fraserburgh?
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.