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