House Extensions in Giffnock
Single and two-storey extensions, from drawings and warrant to the completion certificate.
House Extensions in Giffnock
Giffnock is a suburb just south of Glasgow in East Renfrewshire. It has its own railway station, a run of local shops and quiet residential streets close to Rouken Glen Park. Homes here range from villas, bungalows and family homes.
For most families the extension becomes the room the whole house is used from. One of our closest projects to Giffnock is the open plan kitchen extension in Kilmarnock, about 16 miles away. We also work in Thornliebank, Clarkston and Busby, close to Giffnock.
Giffnock is about 17 miles from our Kilmarnock office as the crow flies. Planning and building warrant applications for Giffnock go to East Renfrewshire Council, and we deal with them for you.
Giffnock at a glance
- Location
Giffnock, East Renfrewshire - From our office
About 17 miles from Kilmarnock - Planning authority
East Renfrewshire Council - Design and warrant
CWJ Architectural Design Services
What we handle
- Electrics, plumbing and heating
- Plastering, kitchens and finishes
- Completion certificate
- Site visit and feasibility
Types of extension
Single-storey rear extensions
Usually a new kitchen and family space opening onto the garden with bifold or sliding doors.
Two-storey extensions
Extra living space downstairs and another bedroom or bathroom above, designed and built as one project.
Side and wraparound extensions
Using the side of the house, or wrapping round the back and side, to get the very most from the plot.
Kitchen extensions
A new kitchen built into the extension, supplied and fitted by our own team as part of the job.
Extensions with a knock-through
Opening the existing house into the new space, with a beam sized by a structural engineer.
Garden room style extensions
A single bright room off the house, with large glazing opening straight onto the garden.
One company, start to finish
Drawings, planning, the building warrant, costing and the build itself, handled by one team for your project in Giffnock.
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The works were well coordinated and carried out quickly, efficiently and to a high standard by talented tradesmen, who had an eye for detail. Communication was excellent and we appreciated Kris keeping us up to date throughout.Suzanne S.Repairs, three trades · Google review
Although the disruption surrounding building works is never pleasant, it has been a pleasure working with Oscar and Kris at Cutwood. ... the end result after 6 months work, certainly so far as the dormer is concerned, is better then we were hoping for.Martin H.Loft and garage conversion · Google review
Cutwood Joinery have recently completed our full bathroom refurbishment which involved an extensive strip out and re-fit, including walls, plumbing, electrics, flooring and decoration. We are very pleased with the outcome and it's a joy to use our new bathroom.Sophie E.Bathroom refurbishment · Google review
House Extensions in Giffnock: FAQs
Do you cover Giffnock?
Yes. Giffnock is about 17 miles from our Kilmarnock office as the crow flies. We carry out house extensions in Giffnock and the surrounding area.
Who deals with planning and building warrants in Giffnock?
Giffnock falls under East Renfrewshire Council. Our sister company, CWJ Architectural Design Services, prepares and submits the applications, and we deal with the council through to the completion certificate.
Do you do kitchens and bathrooms in Giffnock?
Kitchens and bathrooms are also covered here, as Giffnock is within 25 miles of our office.
Are you members of any trade bodies?
Yes. We are members of the Federation of Master Builders and TrustMark registered, and we hold SMAS Worksafe accreditation. We are also a Living Wage Employer.
Do I need planning permission for an extension?
In Scotland many extensions need planning permission, and almost all need a building warrant. Some smaller ones can go ahead under permitted development. We check which applies at the start, before anything is drawn.
House Extensions near Giffnock
Planning a house extension in Giffnock?
Tell us what you have in mind and where you are. We will come back to you to arrange a site visit.