Two-storey extensions in Dunbar
Everything for a two-storey extension in Dunbar, in one place: types, guide prices for Scotland, the approval rules in Scotland and how to get started.
Dunbar at a glance
- Postcode districts
- EH42
- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland
- Price region
- Scotland
- Nearest towns
- North Berwick (9 miles), Haddington (10.8 miles), Tranent (17.4 miles), Cockenzie (17.6 miles)
- Distance to Edinburgh
- about 26.6 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 district EH42 in and around Dunbar, along with neighbouring North Berwick, Haddington and Tranent.
Extensions available in Dunbar
Two-storey rear extensions
Design, approvals and build for Dunbar homes. Guide from £52,500.
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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
Our Scotland guide starts at £113,000 for this type.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
From £67,500 in Dunbar. Free visit to firm it up.
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Extensions over a garage
Dunbar guide price from £29,500, Standard spec.
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First-floor extensions
Design, approvals and build for Dunbar homes. Guide from £23,500.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Guide from £52,500 in Dunbar, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
From £81,000 in Dunbar. Free visit to firm it up.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Guide from £52,500 (before kitchen units) in Dunbar, including VAT.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Guide from £52,500 (plus en-suite) in Dunbar, including VAT.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
The boundaries usually decide it. Two-storey work close to a neighbour needs careful design for light and privacy, so at the visit in Dunbar we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.
Also available in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- 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 Dunbar
Dunbar 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 Dunbar
Do you cover Dunbar?
Yes. We cover Dunbar (EH42) and the surrounding area, including North Berwick and Haddington. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Dunbar?
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 Dunbar do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including North Berwick (9 miles), Haddington (10.8 miles) and Tranent (17.4 miles), and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.