Extension cost per m² in Edinburgh
Extension cost by size in Edinburgh
Each row multiplies the current £1,800–£3,000 per m² national benchmark by floor area and then applies the same Scotland factor.
What can change a real Edinburgh quote?
- Floor area and number of storeys
- London and regional labour rates
- Steelwork and structural changes
- Kitchen or bathroom installation
- Glazing and door specification
- Finish level, access and contingency
Local planning considerations
Property type, access and conservation constraints can materially change individual quotations beyond the regional model.
- Check conservation, listed-building and traditional-material requirements before assuming standard external alteration costs.
- Upper-floor and tenement projects can require extra access, common-property coordination or scaffold planning.
- Use Scotland-specific regulatory and grant information for compliance or energy projects rather than assuming Great Britain rules are identical.
How the regional model works
The 0.95× factor places this planning estimate 5% below the national planning baseline. We keep that modelling assumption separate from the dated national benchmark so users can see exactly which part comes from an external source and which part is UK Home Costs modelling.
Sources
House Extension: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Extension cost-per-m² benchmarks and common add-on costs
Construction output price indices
Published / checked: 13 August 2026
Used for: Construction price trend and update checks
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house extension cost in Edinburgh in 2026?
Our modelled Edinburgh planning rate is about £1,700–£2,850 / m², based on the current national £1,800–£3,000 per m² benchmark and the Scotland regional factor. This is not an observed city-wide quote average.
How much is a 20m² extension in Edinburgh?
Applying the same regional model to the current national benchmark gives about £34,200–£57,000 before VAT for a straight-line 20m² example. Structural work, glazing, kitchens, bathrooms and access can move a real quote outside that range.
Why is the Edinburgh estimate different from the UK benchmark?
UK Home Costs applies a 0.95× Scotland planning factor, which places the model 5% below the national planning baseline. The factor is our modelling assumption rather than an external city price index.
Does the extension figure include VAT and professional fees?
The national benchmark used here is stated before VAT. Do not assume architect, structural engineer, planning, building-control, party-wall or specialist survey fees are included unless a contractor quote says so explicitly.