Giffnock is one of the strongest extension markets in East Renfrewshire: wide interwar semis and detached villas around Orchard Park, Braidbar and Eastwood Toll, most with side space and a rear garden deep enough for a single-storey addition. Loft conversions with a rear dormer are the other constant here, because the original attics are generous but under-used.
We work in G46 with our own trades, so the structural work, roofing, joinery, electrics, plumbing and decoration all sit with one team and one programme. Giffnock streets are tight for deliveries, so we stage material drops and keep the frontage clear rather than parking a skip outside for the whole build.
Also covering nearby: Orchard Park, Braidbar, Eastwood Toll, Whitecraigs, Thornliebank, Newton Mearns (G77).
All six service groups below are delivered in Giffnock by our own team, with one project manager from survey to handover.
Extensions, loft and garage conversions and whole-house renovations, built by one accountable team.
Slate and tile re-roofing, flat roof systems, lead work, gutters and roof windows with full guarantees.
All roofing servicesBespoke joinery, brickwork and masonry, plus demolition and engineered structural alterations.
Kitchens, bathrooms, plastering, decoration, tiling, flooring, windows and doors — finished to a premium standard.
Gas Safe heating, boilers and underfloor systems plus certified rewires, lighting design and EV chargers.
All building services servicesGroundworks and foundations, landscaping and driveways, damp proofing and insulation upgrades.
Representative scopes of work for Giffnock housing stock — each delivered by our own team under one contract, with indicative budget and time on site.
Side return and rear addition on an interwar semi creating an open-plan kitchen-dining space.
Two bedrooms and a shower room formed in the existing attic under an East Renfrewshire warrant.
See more of our work on the projects page.
Giffnock ranges reflect the G46 stock of wide interwar semis and detached villas, where side returns and matched roughcast or blonde sandstone drive cost, plus East Renfrewshire warrant fees.
| Project | Indicative cost | Time on site | What affects the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey rear extension | GBP 60,000 – 95,000 | 12–16 weeks | Matched roughcast or stone and garden-level glazing. |
| Wraparound side and rear extension | GBP 95,000 – 150,000 | 18–26 weeks | Side return build plus roof tie-in. |
| Dormer loft conversion | GBP 45,000 – 68,000 | 10–14 weeks | Rear dormer, en-suite and protected stair. |
| Whole-house refurbishment | GBP 70,000 – 130,000 | 14–22 weeks | Rewire, heating, plastering and joinery. |
| Re-roof with matched tiles | GBP 15,000 – 28,000 | 3–5 weeks | New underlay, battens, leadwork and gutters. |
| Kitchen or bathroom renovation | GBP 10,000 – 40,000 | 3–7 weeks | Layout and specification dependent. |
| Driveway and landscaping | GBP 11,000 – 35,000 | 2–5 weeks | Mono-block or resin plus drainage. |
Figures are indicative ranges based on comparable Giffnock projects, including labour, materials and management, and exclude VAT where applicable. Your fixed price comes from a free site survey and detailed specification.
Clear, itemized quotes with no hidden costs or surprises.
Dedicated project manager for every build, start to finish.
High-end quality finishes at unbeatable market rates.
Skilled tradespeople with years of experience in Glasgow homes.
Efficient project management to meet agreed deadlines.
We handle everything: design, planning, build, and sign-off.
Trustmark & FMB approved standards for safety and quality.
Yes. Drawings, structural calculations and the warrant submission to East Renfrewshire Council are part of the job, and the fees are itemised in the quotation.
Single-storey rear extensions in Giffnock typically land between GBP 60,000 and GBP 95,000 depending on size, glazing and kitchen specification. The price guide below is based on comparable G46 projects.
Usually yes — head height in interwar Giffnock semis is often workable, and a rear dormer plus a protected stair and escape window gives two usable rooms.
Yes. We are based in Bearsden and work in Giffnock regularly, covering Orchard Park, Braidbar, Eastwood Toll, Whitecraigs and the rest of the East Renfrewshire area. That means quick surveys, local references and a team that knows the housing stock here.
Everything we list under services is available in Giffnock: extensions, loft and garage conversions, full refurbishments, roofing, joinery, kitchens and bathrooms, plastering, electrics, plumbing, rendering, driveways and landscaping — all delivered by our own team under one contract.
We price from a measured survey rather than a rate per square metre, then issue a fixed itemised quotation with stage payments. Giffnock projects are quoted on the same rates as Bearsden and Glasgow, with indicative budgets shown in the pricing guide on this page.
We do. Applications for Giffnock go to East Renfrewshire Council, and we prepare the drawings, structural calculations and warrant package, deal with building standards inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Surveys in Giffnock are usually booked within a week, and once a quotation is accepted and any warrant is approved we typically start on site within 4 to 8 weeks depending on the season and the scale of the project.
Yes — as well as Giffnock we cover Bearsden, Glasgow, Milngavie, Paisley, Newton Mearns, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Clydebank, Renfrew, East Kilbride, Hamilton and the surrounding Greater Glasgow area, with Bearsden and Glasgow as our main focus.
We also cover Bearsden, Glasgow, Milngavie, Paisley, Newton Mearns, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Clydebank, Renfrew, East Kilbride, Hamilton.
Most projects touch more than one trade. These are the other service groups we run in-house, so one team and one contract covers the whole job.
Working outside Giffnock? We cover the surrounding towns with the same team, rates and warrant handling. Each page has local housing-stock notes, recent projects and an indicative price guide.
"LK Design Construction transformed our dusty attic into a stunning master bedroom. The team was punctual, polite, and the finish quality is hotel-standard. They handled all the council permits too, which was a huge relief."
Sarah Jenkins
Homeowner, Glasgw
Tell us about your building work in giffnock project and we will come out, measure up and send a clear, itemised quotation — with no obligation and no pressure.
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