Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire · Scotland

Two-storey extensions in Portlethen

Planning a bigger home in Portlethen? Compare extension types and guide prices below, then book a free site visit.

Portlethen at a glance

Postcode districts
AB12
Area
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Price region
Scotland
Nearest towns
Cove (2.8 miles), Nigg (3.6 miles), Aberdeen (5.3 miles), Stonehaven (7.9 miles)
Distance to Aberdeen
about 5.3 miles
Approvals
Class 1B: two-storey extensions must be at least 10 m from every boundary to avoid planning permission, so most need an application.

We cover postcode district AB12 in and around Portlethen, along with neighbouring Cove, Nigg and Aberdeen.

Extensions available in Portlethen

Which type suits your house?

Rear and side extensions suit most semi-detached and detached houses with room around them. Terraced and town-centre homes can take a two-storey extension too, with more care over neighbours, light and access.

Also available in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Rules for Portlethen

Portlethen is in Scotland. Class 1B: two-storey extensions must be at least 10 m from every boundary to avoid planning permission, so most need an application. Householder planning application: £371. Councils have two months to decide a local planning application.

The full Scotland rules explained

Questions about extensions in Portlethen

Do you cover Portlethen?

Yes. We cover Portlethen (AB12) and the surrounding area, including Cove and Nigg. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Portlethen?

Using our Scotland guide, a two-storey rear extension with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space) is about £52,500–£71,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £29,500–£43,000.

Which other places near Portlethen do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Cove (2.8 miles), Nigg (3.6 miles) and Aberdeen (5.3 miles), and the rest of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Nearby towns

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