Bedroom extensions across Argyll and Bute
We design and build bedroom extensions for houses in Argyll and Bute, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide priceFrom £25,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually planning permission; building warrant needed
- Towns covered3
- Site visitFree on the mainland; islands by arrangement
Towns in Argyll and Bute
Planning and approvals in Argyll and Bute
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.
The planning position for a specific Argyll and Bute address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of Scottish Water, which we check during design.
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.
What should I budget for a bedroom extension in Argyll and Bute?
Prices below are for Argyll and Bute, using the Scotland factor of ×0.98. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Argyll and Bute: £1,570 to £3,140 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £25,000 – £31,500 | £25,000 – £33,000 | £28,000 – £38,000 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £28,000 – £34,500 | £33,500 – £43,500 | £42,000 – £56,500 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £47,000 – £57,500 | £55,500 – £72,500 | £70,500 – £94,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Local to Argyll and Bute
Towns we cover in Argyll and Bute include Oban, Dunoon, Helensburgh. 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 a bedroom extension suits
- Multi-generational households
- Growing families
- Homeowners who want an en-suite master bedroom
New bedrooms on an upper floor need an escape window or a protected route to the outside under the building regulations. We design the window sizes and stair route to meet that from the outset.
How the project works
Free site visits on the mainland; island and remote addresses by arrangement, with travel costs agreed first.
Site visit
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Argyll and Bute
Do you cover all of Argyll and Bute?
Yes, across the whole of Argyll and Bute. Free site visits on the mainland; island and remote addresses by arrangement, with travel costs agreed first.
Who do I contract with for a bedroom extension in Argyll and Bute?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Will my neighbours in Argyll and Bute be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. Where work is close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with them in writing.
How much does a bedroom extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,570 to £3,140 per m² including VAT. A bedroom with an en-suite of about 18 m² is typically £33,500 to £43,500 at standard spec, depending on whether it is part of a larger two-storey build.
Will a new bedroom need planning permission?
Upstairs additions usually do. Ground-floor rooms may fall within permitted development, depending on size and position.
Book a site visit in Argyll and Bute
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free site visits on the mainland; islands and remote addresses by arrangement
- 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 site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.