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