Building services in Paisley
House extensions
- Single-storey extensions
- Double-storey extensions
- Side extensions
- Side return extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Kitchen extensions
- Orangeries
- Glazed and contemporary extensions
- Porches
Loft conversions
- Dormer loft conversions
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions
- Mansard loft conversions
- Rooflight loft conversions
- Bungalow loft conversions
Garage, basement and barn conversions
New build homes
Renovations and structural work
Design and approvals
Guide prices in Paisley
| Project | Guide range (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area |
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | £53,500–£75,500 for a hip-to-gable with rear dormer |
| Garage conversions | £17,500–£29,000 for a single integral garage |
| House renovations | £850–£1,750 per m² for a medium to full renovation |
| Porches | £6,250–£15,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension |
| Orangeries | £2,350–£3,300 per m² of floor area |
Building costs in Scotland are close to the UK average, so the figures for Paisley are close to our national guide.
Planning permission in Paisley
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 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.
About building in Paisley
In Scotland, bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes are common, so dormer conversions are a popular way to add bedrooms.
From PA1 outwards, we take on projects throughout Paisley and the surrounding parts of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. Paisley has a population of around 77,000.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions from homeowners in Paisley
Is the home visit free?
Yes. The first visit to discuss your project and measure up for a quote is free, with no obligation.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Paisley?
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.
How much does an extension cost in Paisley?
A single-storey extension in Paisley typically costs £1,900–£2,800 per m² of floor area, and a double-storey extension £1,600–£2,400 per m² of floor area (both floors), including VAT.
Do you work in Paisley?
Yes. We take on extensions, loft conversions, conversions, renovations and new builds across Paisley, including postcodes PA1 and PA2.
How much does a loft conversion cost in Paisley?
A rear dormer loft conversion in Paisley typically costs £46,500–£66,000 for a typical rear dormer with en-suite, including VAT.