Building services in Fraserburgh
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions
- Double-storey extensions
- Side extensions
- Side return extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Kitchen extensions
- Orangeries
- Glazed and contemporary extensions
- Porches
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions
- Mansard loft conversions
- Rooflight loft conversions
- Bungalow loft conversions
Garage, basement and barn conversions
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Fraserburgh
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Double-storey extensions | £1,600–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors) |
| Garage conversions | £17,500–£29,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,750 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Structural alterations and knock-throughs | £4,250–£9,250 for a typical knock-through with steel beam |
| Porches | £6,250–£15,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,350–£3,300 per m² of floor area |
Building costs in Scotland are close to the UK average, so the figures for Fraserburgh are close to our national guide.
Planning permission in Fraserburgh
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 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.
About building in Fraserburgh
In Scotland, bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes are common, so dormer conversions are a popular way to add bedrooms.
If your home is in Fraserburgh or close by in Peterhead, Inverurie and Aberdeen, a free home visit is the first step. Fraserburgh has a population of around 13,000.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions from homeowners in Fraserburgh
Is the home visit free?
Yes. The first visit to discuss your project and measure up for a quote is free, with no obligation.
How much does an extension cost in Fraserburgh?
A single-storey extension in Fraserburgh typically costs £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,600–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Fraserburgh?
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.
Do you work in Fraserburgh?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Fraserburgh, including postcodes AB43.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Fraserburgh?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Fraserburgh typically costs £46,500–£66,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.