House Extensions in Glasgow Southside
Single and two-storey extensions, from drawings and warrant to the completion certificate.
House Extensions in Glasgow Southside
Glasgow's Southside covers the neighbourhoods south of the River Clyde, from Shawlands and Pollokshields to Newlands and Cathcart. It has large parks and busy local high streets. Homes here range from tenement flats, sandstone villas and terraced houses.
Most extensions start with the same question: how to get more room without moving. One of our closest projects to Glasgow Southside is the open plan kitchen extension in Kilmarnock, about 18 miles away. We also work in Giffnock, Thornliebank and Rutherglen, close to Glasgow Southside.
Glasgow Southside is about 19 miles from our Kilmarnock office as the crow flies. Planning and building warrant applications for Glasgow Southside go to Glasgow City Council, and we deal with them for you.
Glasgow Southside at a glance
- Location
Glasgow Southside, Glasgow City - From our office
About 19 miles from Kilmarnock - Planning authority
Glasgow City Council - Design and warrant
CWJ Architectural Design Services
What we handle
- Drawings, planning and building warrant
- Structural engineer
- Costing by our own quantity surveyors
- Groundworks, foundations and structure
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 Glasgow Southside.
From 56+ Google reviews
We cannot recommend Cutwood Joinery enough. We have just completed our project which involved removing a wall between our kitchen and dining room, removing doors through to our conservatory, floors brought to same height making it a large open plan space.Susan B.Wall removal and open plan · Google review
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
House Extensions in Glasgow Southside: FAQs
Do you cover Glasgow Southside?
Yes. Glasgow Southside is about 19 miles from our Kilmarnock office as the crow flies. We carry out house extensions in Glasgow Southside and the surrounding area.
Who deals with planning and building warrants in Glasgow Southside?
Glasgow Southside falls under Glasgow City 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 Glasgow Southside?
Kitchens and bathrooms are also covered here, as Glasgow Southside 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 Glasgow Southside
Planning a house extension in Glasgow Southside?
Tell us what you have in mind and where you are. We will come back to you to arrange a site visit.