Kitchen Extension Cost in Dundee: 2026 Price Guide
30 Jul 2026
Dundee's Victorian tenements and terraces, particularly around Stobswell and the West End, were built largely on the back of the jute industry that once dominated the city's economy, alongside a legacy of jam-making and journalism (DC Thomson, publisher of The Beano and The Dandy, is still headquartered here). That industrial-era housing stock is the starting point for most Dundee extension projects.
| Extension size | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 15m²) | £15,500-£27,000 | Common on Stobswell/West End terraces |
| Medium (15-25m²) | £27,000-£43,000 | Typical rear extension |
| Large (25m²+) | £43,000+ | More common further from the centre |
Why Dundee's housing needs particular care
A significant share of Dundee's older housing is tenement flats rather than standalone terraces - extending a ground-floor tenement flat is a genuinely different project from extending a terraced house, often involving factor or common ownership agreements with other flat owners in the same building before work can start.
Dundee's V&A Design Museum and the wider waterfront redevelopment have brought real investment into the city centre area, and RRS Discovery - Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition ship - is berthed nearby, part of a heritage quarter with its own planning considerations distinct from the residential streets further out.
What's actually driving the price
- Tenement ownership. Ground-floor tenement extensions often need common ownership or factor agreement before work starts - a genuinely important extra step.
- Access. Stobswell and West End terraces without a side gate mean materials and spoil go through the house.
- Foundations. Older jute-era housing typically sits on shallower footings than current standards require.
Frequently asked
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Dundee? Many single-storey extensions fall under permitted development, but Scotland also requires a separate building warrant confirming the construction meets building standards. Check both with Dundee City Council before starting.
How long does a typical Dundee kitchen extension take? Around 9-12 weeks for a medium single-storey extension on a standalone house, longer where tenement common ownership agreements are involved.
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