Bedroom extensions across Renfrew
Renfrew homeowners can use us for the whole bedroom extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, the building warrant and the build itself.
- Guide price in RenfrewFrom £25,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually planning permission; building warrant needed
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsPA1, PA4
Planning rules that apply in Renfrew
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. Separately, almost every extension needs a building warrant from the council before work starts.
The planning position for a specific Renfrew address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
Scotland has no Party Wall Act. Where work affects a shared wall or a neighbour's land, we agree access, protection and making good with your neighbour in writing before work starts.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of Scottish Water, which we check during design.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
Included in a typical project
- Planning drawings and application
- En-suite drainage and ventilation design
- Fire safety: escape windows and smoke alarms to building regulations
- Layout options: two-storey, over-garage or ground floor
- Structure, roof, insulation and finish
- Heating extended to the new rooms
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 much does a bedroom extension cost in Renfrew?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Renfrew we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Renfrew: £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.
Working in Renfrew
Across PA1, PA4, we can visit, measure and advise. The same team covers Erskine (3 miles), Paisley (3 miles), Barrhead (5 miles), Johnstone (6 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Dunbartonshire border, Clydebank is about 2 miles away. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Bedroom extension questions answered
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Renfrew, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Renfrew?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
How long does a bedroom extension take to build in Renfrew?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Can I add a ground-floor bedroom for a relative?
Yes. A ground-floor bedroom with an accessible shower room is a common request. If it will be lived in as a self-contained home, planning treats it differently, so tell us how it will be used.
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 free site visit in Renfrew
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.