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