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 Wishaw?
In Wishaw, 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 Wishaw 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 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Kitchen and flooring specification
- Access for materials on terraced streets
- Steelwork and propping of the existing house
- Drainage changes
Your exact price depends on the survey and drawings. The guide price tool gives a quick range in the meantime.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Wishaw?
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.
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
From survey to sign-off, the job normally involves:
- Structural engineer’s design for steels and supports
- Foundations and drainage
- Underfloor heating option, electrics and plastering
- Design and planning application
- Building control completion
- Removal of internal and external walls
How long does it take?
Allow 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 Wishaw
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 Wishaw coverage includes postcode districts ML2, and we also work in nearby places such as Larkhall, Motherwell and Hamilton.
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
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions about wraparound extensions in Wishaw
Can we keep a separate living room?
Yes. Many clients keep the front room separate and open up only the back of the house.
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 Wishaw?
In Scotland a wraparound extension normally needs planning permission and a building warrant.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Wishaw?
In Wishaw, 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 Wishaw?
Yes. We build wraparound extensions across Wishaw, including postcodes ML2. Every project starts with a free home visit.