Two-storey wraparound extensions in Wick
For a two-storey wraparound extension in Wick, the first questions are always the same: how big, which approvals, and what it will cost. This page answers all three for the Highlands, Moray and Islands.
We take on projects in Wick by arrangement. Site visits here aren't free as standard, and we'll agree travel costs with you in writing first.
Wick: the key facts for this kind of project.
- Postcode districts
- KW1 and KW2
- County / area
- The Highlands, Moray and Islands, Scotland
- Price region
- Scotland
- Guide price
- £113,000–£155,500 (£2,020–£2,770 per m²)
- Approval route
- Planning permission is usually needed: Class 1B permitted development only applies if every part of the extension is at least 10 m from all boundaries. A building warrant is needed before work starts.
- Nearest towns
- Thurso (18.9 miles), Lossiemouth (50.1 miles), Buckie (53 miles)
- Distance to Inverness
- about 78.2 miles
- First visit
- By arrangement
About a two-storey wraparound extension
A two-storey wraparound extension is an L-shaped addition that extends both the side and the rear of your house, on two floors. It gives one of the largest gains in floor space of any extension, typically a big open-plan kitchen and living area below and two or more bedrooms or bathrooms above.
We cover Wick (KW1 and KW2) and the places around it, including Thurso (18.9 miles), Lossiemouth (50.1 miles) and Buckie.
What it costs in Wick
Expect a two-storey wraparound extension in Wick to land somewhere around £113,000–£155,500 for an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space). Our Scotland guide rate is £2,020–£2,770 per m², including VAT. Professional fees for drawings and the structural engineer are listed separately on our prices page.
| Spec | Per m² | An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | £1,860–£2,550 per m² | £104,000–£143,000 |
| Standard | £2,020–£2,770 per m² | £113,000–£155,500 |
| Premium | £2,430–£3,330 per m² | £136,000–£186,500 |
Planning and building standards in Wick
In Scotland, a two-storey wraparound would need to be at least 10 m from every boundary to be permitted development under Class 1B, and not on an elevation fronting a road. That is rarely possible, so plan for a householder planning application, which costs £371 and is decided within two months, followed by a building warrant before work starts.
Approval in Scotland: Householder planning application: £371. Councils have two months to decide a local planning application.
Building standards: A building warrant from the council's building standards service before work starts, and a completion certificate at the end. Scotland uses its own Technical Handbooks.
Design points for Wick homes
The corner post
At the outside corner of the L, there is no existing wall to carry the floor above. Opening the ground floor fully usually means a steel frame or a corner post, and the engineer's design sets how slim it can be. We decide early whether you want a clear corner or a visible post.
Two roofs that meet
A wraparound needs the side roof and rear roof to join cleanly, often with a valley or hip where they meet. Getting pitches and ridge heights right keeps rainwater moving and avoids a bulky mass at the back corner, which neighbours and planners notice.
How we'd run your project
Visit by arrangement
We agree a visit to your home in Wick and any travel costs with you in writing first, then look at the structure, access and boundaries.
Choose the approval route
Some designs fit permitted development, most need a householder application. We decide which applies in Scotland before drawing in detail.
Technical design
We prepare the building warrant drawings, structural calculations and specification so the build price can be fixed.
Finish and certify
Second fix, plastering and making good, then the council's final building standards inspection and the completion paperwork.
Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Wick
Who handles building standards for a project in Wick?
We handle it as part of the project. What's needed in Scotland: a building warrant from the council's building standards service before work starts, and a completion certificate at the end. Scotland uses its own Technical Handbooks. We prepare the drawings and the engineer's calculations, book the inspections and pass you the completion paperwork at the end.
How much does a two-storey wraparound extension cost in Wick?
Our guide for Scotland, which covers Wick, is £2,020–£2,770 per m² including VAT. A typical project with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space) comes to about £113,000–£155,500. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.
How long does a two-storey wraparound extension take?
Allow 4 to 8 weeks for survey and design, then the approval period (councils have two months to decide a local planning application), then 4 to 8 weeks of technical design, which can overlap. The build itself usually takes 14 to 20 weeks, longer for large or complex designs.
Can I stay at home during a wraparound extension?
Many people do, but a wraparound affects two sides of the house and usually the kitchen, so there will be weeks without a full kitchen. We plan a temporary kitchen, keep a route through the house and seal off the work area. For some families, moving out while the rear wall is opened up is easier.
Does a wraparound extension need steel?
Almost always. Opening the corner of the house and the old rear wall to make one open-plan space means steel beams, and often a steel post or frame at the outside corner. The structural engineer sizes these, and the steel is ordered once the design is fixed, which is one reason a wraparound needs careful sequencing.
Nearby
Other towns near Wick:
Other extensions in Wick
- Rear
- Side
- Part two-storey
- Over a garage
- First floor
- Semi-detached
- Detached
- Kitchen and bedrooms
- Bedroom and en-suite
All two-storey extension services in Wick · Two-storey wraparound extensions across the Highlands, Moray and Islands
The quickest next step is a visit. We'll look at your house in Wick and give you an honest view of the options.