Conservatory replacement extensions in Argyll and Bute
Planning a conservatory replacement in Argyll and Bute? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide priceFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered3
- Site visitFree on the mainland; islands by arrangement
Towns in Argyll and Bute
Covering 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.
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.
In a conservation area or national scenic area the householder permitted development rights are more limited, listed homes need listed building consent, and if rights have been removed by a condition or direction, any extension needs an application.
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.
Guide prices for Argyll and Bute
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Argyll and Bute we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Argyll and Bute: £1,810 to £3,430 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 3.3 m 10 m² | £19,500 – £23,500 | £21,000 – £27,000 | £26,500 – £34,500 |
| 3.5 m × 4 m 14 m² | £25,000 – £30,500 | £29,000 – £38,000 | £37,500 – £48,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £36,000 – £43,500 | £42,000 – £54,000 | £53,500 – £69,000 |
Includes removal of the old conservatory. Reusing existing foundations is only possible after investigation.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What is included
- Removal and disposal of the old conservatory
- Insulated walls and roof to current regulations
- Trial holes to check the existing foundations
- New or upgraded foundations
- Opening widened into the house if wanted
Our process, step by step
Free site visits on the mainland; island and remote addresses by arrangement, with travel costs agreed first.
Site visit
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a conservatory replacement in Argyll and Bute
Do I need building regulations approval in Argyll and Bute?
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 conservatory replacement 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.
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.
Does replacing a conservatory need planning permission?
A solid replacement is treated as a new extension, so it must meet the permitted development limits or get planning permission, and it always needs building regulations approval.
Is it worth replacing a conservatory with an extension?
If the conservatory is unusable for much of the year, usually yes. A solid extension gives a heated room that counts as proper living space. Our guide range is about £1,810 to £3,430 per m² including VAT, including removal.
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.