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