Two-storey extensions in Elgin
Everything for a two-storey extension in Elgin, in one place: types, guide prices for Scotland, the approval rules in Scotland and how to get started.
Elgin at a glance
- Postcode districts
- IV30
- Area
- The Highlands, Moray and Islands, Scotland
- Price region
- Scotland
- Nearest towns
- Lossiemouth (5.1 miles), Forres (11.5 miles), Buckie (13.3 miles), Keith (15.8 miles)
- Distance to Inverness
- about 35.6 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.
Elgin sits about 35.6 miles from Inverness. Closer to home, Lossiemouth is 5.1 miles away and Forres 11.5 miles.
Extensions available in Elgin
Two-storey rear extensions
For homes in Elgin: typical 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
From £113,000 in Elgin. Free visit to firm it up.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Guide from £67,500 in Elgin, including VAT.
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Extensions over a garage
Design, approvals and build for Elgin homes. Guide from £29,500.
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First-floor extensions
From £23,500 in Elgin. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Guide from £52,500 in Elgin, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Elgin guide price from £81,000, Standard spec.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Our Scotland guide starts at £52,500 (before kitchen units) for this type.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
For homes in Elgin: typical guide from £52,500 (plus en-suite).
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 Elgin we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.
Also available in the Highlands, Moray and Islands
- 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 Elgin
Elgin 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 Elgin
Do you cover Elgin?
Yes. We cover Elgin (IV30) and the surrounding area, including Lossiemouth and Forres. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Elgin?
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 Elgin do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Lossiemouth (5.1 miles), Forres (11.5 miles) and Buckie (13.3 miles), and the rest of the Highlands, Moray and Islands.