Building projects we take on in Ayrshire
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Ayrshire
- Double-storey extensions in Ayrshire
- Side extensions in Ayrshire
- Side return extensions in Ayrshire
- Wraparound extensions in Ayrshire
- Kitchen extensions in Ayrshire
- Orangeries in Ayrshire
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in Ayrshire
- Porches in Ayrshire
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in Ayrshire
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Ayrshire
- Mansard loft conversions in Ayrshire
- Rooflight loft conversions in Ayrshire
- Bungalow loft conversions in Ayrshire
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in Ayrshire
- Basement conversions in Ayrshire
- Barn conversions in Ayrshire
- Garden annexes in Ayrshire
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Ayrshire
| 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 Ayrshire are close to our national guide.
Planning and building control in Ayrshire
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 Ayrshire
In Scotland, bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes are common, so dormer conversions are a popular way to add bedrooms.
Questions about building in Ayrshire
Do you cover all of Ayrshire?
Yes. We take on projects across Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine, Kilwinning and Troon.
How much does an extension cost in Ayrshire?
A single-storey extension in Ayrshire typically costs £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in Ayrshire?
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 Ayrshire?
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.