Bedroom extensions across Peebles
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build bedroom extensions in Peebles and the surrounding Scottish Borders area.
- Guide price in PeeblesFrom £25,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually planning permission; building warrant needed
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsEH45
Who a bedroom extension suits
- Growing families
- Multi-generational households
- 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.
Covering Peebles
We cover Peebles and the postcode districts EH45. We also work in nearby Galashiels (15 miles), Hawick (24 miles), Kelso (31 miles).
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.
Guide prices for Peebles
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Peebles we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Peebles: £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 |
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.
Our process, step by step
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
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 Peebles
Do I need building regulations approval in Peebles?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Who do I contract with for a bedroom extension in Peebles?
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 Peebles 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.
Does an en-suite need a window?
No, but it needs mechanical extraction that meets the building regulations. We design the duct route at the drawing stage.
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.
Book a free site visit in Peebles
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.