Building projects we take on in Argyll and Bute
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Argyll and Bute
- Double-storey extensions in Argyll and Bute
- Side extensions in Argyll and Bute
- Side return extensions in Argyll and Bute
- Wraparound extensions in Argyll and Bute
- Kitchen extensions in Argyll and Bute
- Orangeries in Argyll and Bute
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in Argyll and Bute
- Porches in Argyll and Bute
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in Argyll and Bute
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Argyll and Bute
- Mansard loft conversions in Argyll and Bute
- Rooflight loft conversions in Argyll and Bute
- Bungalow loft conversions in Argyll and Bute
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in Argyll and Bute
- Basement conversions in Argyll and Bute
- Barn conversions in Argyll and Bute
- Garden annexes in Argyll and Bute
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Argyll and Bute
| 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) |
Prices in Scotland sit near the national average for this kind of work, and the range for Argyll and Bute reflects that.
Planning and building control in Argyll and Bute
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 Argyll and Bute
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 Argyll and Bute
Do you cover all of Argyll and Bute?
Yes. We take on projects across Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh, Dunoon and Oban. Island and remote locations are taken on by arrangement, with travel costs shown in the quote.
How much does an extension cost in Argyll and Bute?
A single-storey extension in Argyll and Bute typically costs £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in Argyll and Bute?
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 Argyll and Bute?
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.