Two-storey extensions in Ayr
Everything for a two-storey extension in Ayr, in one place: types, guide prices for Scotland, the approval rules in Scotland and how to get started.
Ayr at a glance
- Postcode districts
- KA6, KA7 and KA19
- Area
- Ayrshire, Scotland
- Price region
- Scotland
- Nearest towns
- Prestwick (1.6 miles), Troon (5.7 miles), Irvine (10.9 miles), Kilmarnock (11.6 miles)
- Distance to Kilmarnock
- about 11.6 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 districts KA6, KA7 and KA19 in and around Ayr, along with neighbouring Prestwick, Troon and Irvine.
Extensions available in Ayr

Two-storey rear extensions
Our Scotland guide starts at £52,500 for this type.
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Two-storey side extensions
Our Scotland guide starts at £81,000 for this type.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Design, approvals and build for Ayr homes. Guide from £113,000.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Our Scotland guide starts at £67,500 for this type.
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Extensions over a garage
Our Scotland guide starts at £29,500 for this type.
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First-floor extensions
Our Scotland guide starts at £23,500 for this type.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
For homes in Ayr: typical guide from £52,500.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Design, approvals and build for Ayr homes. Guide from £81,000.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Ayr guide price from £52,500 (before kitchen units), Standard spec.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
For homes in Ayr: typical guide from £52,500 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
If you're not sure which type fits, that's what the free visit is for. We'll sketch the realistic options for your house in Ayr, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.
Also available in Ayrshire
- Two-storey front extensions
- Two-storey extensions for end-of-terrace houses
- Two-storey annexe extensions
- Garage conversions with a room above
- Two-storey extension plans and drawings
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions
- Structural engineering for two-storey extensions
- Building regulations for two-storey extensions
- Design and build two-storey extensions
Rules for Ayr
Ayr 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 Ayr
Do you cover Ayr?
Yes. We cover Ayr (KA6, KA7 and KA19) and the surrounding area, including Prestwick and Troon. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Ayr?
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 Ayr do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Prestwick (1.6 miles), Troon (5.7 miles) and Irvine (10.9 miles), and the rest of Ayrshire.