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 Hawick?
In Hawick, 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 Hawick 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:
- Agreements with neighbours on shared walls
- Drainage changes
- Access for materials on terraced streets
- Kitchen and flooring specification
For a figure based on your own measurements, try the guide price tool, then book a free home visit for a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Hawick?
Approvals for a wraparound extension in Hawick follow the rules for 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.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
What we take care of:
- Building control completion
- Structural engineer’s design for steels and supports
- Design and planning application
- Written agreement with neighbours on shared walls
- Walls, roof and glazing
- 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 Hawick
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.
Our Hawick coverage includes postcode districts TD9, and we also work in nearby places such as Selkirk, Galashiels and Kelso.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about wraparound extensions in Hawick
Do I need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Hawick?
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.
Who approves a wraparound extension in Hawick?
Planning matters in Hawick go to the council covering your address, and the work needs a building warrant. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Hawick?
In Hawick, 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.