Barnton Avenue
A full strip-out and rebuild of a Barnton home, with a contemporary side extension, a new double garage and bespoke fitted furniture throughout.
Whole-Home Renovation & Extension
Barnton, Barnton, Edinburgh
£1m+
Areas we cover · Barnton
Residential Building Contractors in Barnton
High-quality extensions, attic conversions and whole-home renovations for homeowners in Barnton and across Edinburgh.
Working in Barnton
Barnton, in north-west Edinburgh, is characterised by detached family homes on generous plots. It is an area where substantial extensions and full renovations are common, as homeowners reshape their houses for the long term.
MJM manages these projects from structure to finish, with clear communication throughout.
Homes & Projects in Barnton
Much of Barnton's housing is twentieth-century and detached, often with large gardens and generous plots. Many homes are ready for significant modernisation — opening up ground floors, extending into the garden, or reworking the layout throughout. A completed £1m+ whole-home renovation and contemporary extension on Barnton Avenue, including a new double garage build.
Good site access on larger plots helps the build, but protection of drives, gardens and landscaping is still planned carefully.
House Extensions in Barnton
Barnton's larger plots make it well suited to substantial and two-storey extensions, wraparound designs and large open-plan spaces with extensive glazing.
Attic Conversions in Barnton
Roof conversions can add bedrooms, a suite or a home office. The roof form of each house determines whether rooflights, dormers or a larger reworking of the roof is appropriate.
Home Renovations in Barnton
Whole-home renovations in Barnton often involve reconfiguring layouts, upgrading insulation, heating and electrics, and installing new kitchens, bathrooms and finishes throughout.
Planning & design considerations
Larger extensions need planning permission and a building warrant; the effect on neighbours and the street is considered in design.
Projects in Barnton
Questions
Questions about building in Barnton
Do you build large extensions in Barnton?
Yes. Substantial and two-storey extensions to detached homes are a natural fit for our work.
Can a whole-home renovation improve energy efficiency?
Yes. Renovations are an ideal time to upgrade insulation, heating and glazing alongside layout and finishes.
Can MJM manage an extension and renovation together?
Yes. Planning both together means one programme, one team and a more coherent result.
Can you work with our architect?
Yes, and we are happy to be involved early to advise on buildability and cost.
Planning a project in Barnton?
Whether you're considering a major extension, attic conversion or complete renovation, we'd be interested to hear what you're planning.