Building projects we take on in Aberdeen and Grampian
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Double-storey extensions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Side extensions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Side return extensions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Wraparound extensions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Kitchen extensions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Orangeries in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Porches in Aberdeen and Grampian
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Mansard loft conversions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Rooflight loft conversions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Bungalow loft conversions in Aberdeen and Grampian
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Basement conversions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Barn conversions in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Garden annexes in Aberdeen and Grampian
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
- House renovations in Aberdeen and Grampian
- Structural alterations and knock-throughs in Aberdeen and Grampian
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Aberdeen and Grampian
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area |
| Double-storey extensions | £1,600–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Dormer loft conversions | £46,500–£66,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite |
| Garage conversions | £17,500–£29,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,750 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| New build homes | £1,950–£3,100 per m² of floor area (build cost) |
Building costs in Scotland are close to the UK average, so the figures for Aberdeen and Grampian are close to our national guide.
Planning and building control in Aberdeen and Grampian
In Scotland a single-storey extension is often permitted development (Class 1A): where any part is within 1 metre of a boundary, it can project up to 3 metres from the rear wall of a terraced house or 4 metres on other houses, with eaves no higher than 3 metres, an overall height of 4 metres and no more than half the front or rear garden covered. The rights do not apply in conservation areas or to flats, and a building warrant will usually still be needed before work starts.
In Scotland a dormer is permitted development (Class 1D) only on a roof slope that does not face a road, at least 10 metres from the boundary it faces, no wider than half the roof at the eaves, set at least 0.3 metres from the roof edges and with no increase in ridge height. It is not permitted development in a conservation area, and a building warrant is needed for a loft conversion.
In Scotland a building warrant is needed before work starts on most extensions, loft conversions and conversions. It is issued by the council’s building standards service. When the work is finished, a completion certificate is submitted and accepted by the council after inspection.
Building in Aberdeen and Grampian
Scotland’s housing ranges from sandstone tenements and villas to post-war and modern estates, and the building warrant system shapes how projects are planned.
Questions about building in Aberdeen and Grampian
Do you cover all of Aberdeen and Grampian?
Yes. We take on projects across Aberdeen and Grampian, including Aberdeen, Elgin, Peterhead, Inverurie and Fraserburgh.
How much does an extension cost in Aberdeen and Grampian?
A single-storey extension in Aberdeen and Grampian typically costs £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in Aberdeen and Grampian?
In Scotland a single-storey extension is often permitted development (Class 1A): where any part is within 1 metre of a boundary, it can project up to 3 metres from the rear wall of a terraced house or 4 metres on other houses, with eaves no higher than 3 metres, an overall height of 4 metres and no more than half the front or rear garden covered. The rights do not apply in conservation areas or to flats, and a building warrant will usually still be needed before work starts.
Who approves building work in Aberdeen and Grampian?
In Scotland a building warrant is needed before work starts on most extensions, loft conversions and conversions. It is issued by the council’s building standards service. When the work is finished, a completion certificate is submitted and accepted by the council after inspection.