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