House Extensions in Livingston
Single and two-storey extensions, from drawings and warrant to the completion certificate.
House Extensions in Livingston
Livingston is a large town in West Lothian, between Glasgow and Edinburgh off the M8. It was laid out as a new town, with neighbourhoods set around the River Almond.
An extension is usually the biggest single change you can make to a house without moving. We also work in Linlithgow, Falkirk and Edinburgh, close to Livingston.
Livingston is about 44 miles from our Kilmarnock office as the crow flies. Planning and building warrant applications for Livingston go to West Lothian Council, and we deal with them for you.
Livingston at a glance
- Location
Livingston, West Lothian - From our office
About 44 miles from Kilmarnock - Planning authority
West Lothian Council - Design and warrant
CWJ Architectural Design Services
What we handle
- Structural engineer
- Costing by our own quantity surveyors
- Groundworks, foundations and structure
- Roofing, windows and bifold doors
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 Livingston.
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Excellent project from start to finish. Cutwood's attention to detail is fantastic. ... Sticking to the task until is properly finished. Delighted with the work.Mike H.Bathroom and study · Google review
Kris, the estimator turned up on time and provided a comprehensive quote 3 days after the visit, I made a couple of changes, and each time, he provided quotes within a day or two. The work started on the day they said it would ...Tom N.Flooring and porch, Ayr · Google review
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
House Extensions in Livingston: FAQs
Do you cover Livingston?
Yes. Livingston is about 44 miles from our Kilmarnock office as the crow flies. We carry out house extensions in Livingston and the surrounding area.
Who deals with planning and building warrants in Livingston?
Livingston falls under West Lothian Council. Our sister company, CWJ Architectural Design Services, prepares and submits the applications, and we deal with the council through to the completion certificate.
What work do you take on in Livingston?
In Livingston we take on larger projects: house extensions, full home renovations and new builds.
How long does an extension take to build?
Every project is different, but a small single-storey extension is usually around 8 weeks on site. Two-storey extensions are usually 12 to 16 weeks on site.
Do I need a building warrant for an extension?
Almost all extensions in Scotland need a building warrant, even where planning permission is not needed. We check what your project needs at the start and handle the application through CWJ Architectural Design Services.
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Planning a house extension in Livingston?
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