Annexe extensions in Angus and Dundee
We design and build annexe extensions for houses in Angus and Dundee, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide priceFrom £53,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered4
- Site visitFree, no obligation

What should I budget for an annexe extension in Angus and Dundee?
For Angus and Dundee we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.98, the factor we use for Scotland. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Angus and Dundee: £1,960 to £3,720 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio annexe 25 m² | £53,500 – £67,500 | £58,500 – £73,500 | £73,500 – £93,500 |
| One-bedroom annexe 35 m² | £68,500 – £86,000 | £82,000 – £103,000 | £102,500 – £130,500 |
| Larger annexe 45 m² | £88,000 – £110,500 | £105,500 – £132,500 | £132,000 – £168,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Will the council need to approve it?
In Scotland, householder permitted development rules (Class 1A for single-storey ground-floor extensions and Class 1B for extensions of more than one storey) allow some smaller extensions without a planning application, within limits on depth, height and distance from the boundary. Conservation areas and listed buildings are more restricted.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
In Scotland a building warrant from the council is needed before work starts on almost any extension, and a completion certificate is issued when the work is accepted. Building standards are set in the Scottish technical handbooks.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
Working in Angus and Dundee
Towns we cover in Angus and Dundee include Dundee, Arbroath, Forfar, Montrose. Scotland's housing includes sandstone villas, terraces and tenements in the cities and plenty of post-war and modern houses and bungalows elsewhere. A building warrant is needed before work starts.
Who an annexe extension suits
- Multi-generational families
- Relatives who need support close by
- Homes with a large side or rear garden
How the project works
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Annexe extension questions answered
How long does an annexe extension take to build in Angus and Dundee?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 10–16 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of Angus and Dundee?
Yes, across the whole of Angus and Dundee. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Angus and Dundee?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Does an annexe extension need planning permission?
Usually yes, because of its size and the way it will be used. Councils check that it stays ancillary to the main house, so the application must describe the use clearly.
Can the annexe have its own front door?
Yes, many do, but it should still connect to the main house to stay clearly part of it.
Book a free site visit in Angus and Dundee
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.