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 Tayside?
In Tayside, 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 Tayside 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:
- Access for materials on terraced streets
- Drainage changes
- Steelwork and propping of the existing house
- Total footprint and the amount of glazing
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 Tayside?
Approvals for a wraparound extension in Tayside follow the rules for 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
Handled as part of most wraparound extensions:
- Building control completion
- Removal of internal and external walls
- Foundations and drainage
- Underfloor heating option, electrics and plastering
- Walls, roof and glazing
- Structural engineer’s design for steels and supports
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 12 to 18 weeks on site. Design and approvals come first and typically take 3 to 4 months, depending on the approval route.
Building in Tayside
In Scotland, bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes are common, so dormer conversions are a popular way to add bedrooms.
Towns we cover in Tayside include Dundee, Perth, Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose.
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
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions about wraparound extensions in Tayside
Can we keep a separate living room?
Yes. Many clients keep the front room separate and open up only the back of the house.
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 Tayside?
In Tayside, 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 I need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Tayside?
In Scotland a wraparound extension normally needs planning permission and a building warrant.
Do you build wraparound extensions in Tayside?
Yes. We build wraparound extensions across Tayside, including postcodes AB30, DD1, DD10, DD11 and DD2. 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.