Building projects we take on in Dumfries and Galloway
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Double-storey extensions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Side extensions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Side return extensions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Wraparound extensions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Kitchen extensions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Orangeries in Dumfries and Galloway
- Glazed and contemporary extensions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Porches in Dumfries and Galloway
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Mansard loft conversions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Rooflight loft conversions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Bungalow loft conversions in Dumfries and Galloway
Garage, basement and barn conversions
- Garage conversions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Basement conversions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Barn conversions in Dumfries and Galloway
- Garden annexes in Dumfries and Galloway
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
- House renovations in Dumfries and Galloway
- Structural alterations and knock-throughs in Dumfries and Galloway
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Dumfries and Galloway
| 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 Dumfries and Galloway are close to our national guide.
Planning and building control in Dumfries and Galloway
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 Dumfries and Galloway
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 Dumfries and Galloway
Do you cover all of Dumfries and Galloway?
Yes. We take on projects across Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries, Stranraer and Annan.
How much does an extension cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
A single-storey extension in Dumfries and Galloway typically costs £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area, including VAT.
Do I need planning permission in Dumfries and Galloway?
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 Dumfries and Galloway?
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.