Two-storey extensions in Thurso
Everything for a two-storey extension in Thurso, in one place: types, guide prices for Scotland, the approval rules in Scotland and how to get started.
We take on projects in Thurso by arrangement. Site visits here aren't free as standard, and we'll agree travel costs with you in writing first.
Thurso at a glance
- Postcode districts
- KW12 and KW14
- Area
- The Highlands, Moray and Islands, Scotland
- Price region
- Scotland
- Nearest towns
- Wick (18.9 miles), Tain (57.3 miles), Lossiemouth (60.9 miles), Elgin (65.6 miles)
- Distance to Inverness
- about 81.1 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 Thurso (KW12 and KW14) and the places around it, including Wick (18.9 miles), Tain (57.3 miles) and Lossiemouth.
Extensions available in Thurso
Two-storey rear extensions
For homes in Thurso: typical guide from £52,500.
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Two-storey side extensions
Thurso guide price from £81,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Thurso guide price from £113,000, Standard spec.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Design, approvals and build for Thurso homes. Guide from £67,500.
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Extensions over a garage
For homes in Thurso: typical guide from £29,500.
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First-floor extensions
Thurso guide price from £23,500, Standard spec.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Guide from £52,500 in Thurso, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Design, approvals and build for Thurso homes. Guide from £81,000.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Design, approvals and build for Thurso homes. Guide from £52,500 (before kitchen units).
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
For homes in Thurso: 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 Thurso 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 Thurso
Thurso 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 Thurso
Do you cover Thurso?
Yes. We cover Thurso (KW12 and KW14) and the surrounding area, including Wick and Tain. Visits here are by arrangement.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Thurso?
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 Thurso do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Wick (18.9 miles), Tain (57.3 miles) and Lossiemouth (60.9 miles), and the rest of the Highlands, Moray and Islands.