Conservatory replacement extensions in Lerwick
Lerwick projects are quoted by arrangement: we plan the design, approvals and build carefully around travel and material deliveries, and confirm any travel costs up front.
- Guide price in LerwickFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsZE1
When a conservatory replacement makes sense
- Conservatories that are too hot or too cold
- Homes where the conservatory sits unused
- Older uPVC conservatories near the end of their life
Covering Lerwick
We cover Lerwick and the postcode districts ZE1. Island and remote projects are planned individually, with travel, deliveries and accommodation for the team agreed before the survey.
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.
Planning and approvals in Lerwick
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.
Guide prices for Lerwick
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Lerwick we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Lerwick: £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.
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
What happens next
Visits to Lerwick are arranged around travel; we confirm any travel costs in writing before the survey.
Site visit by arrangement
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Conservatory replacement questions answered
Who do I contract with for a conservatory replacement in Lerwick?
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.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Lerwick, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Lerwick 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.
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.
Can I keep the existing base?
Sometimes, but conservatory bases are often too shallow for solid walls. Trial holes tell us before we confirm the price.
Talk to us about a project in Lerwick
We will talk through the project, the planning position and how we would organise the visit and the build.
- Site visit arranged around travel, costs agreed first
- 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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Send us your project details
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.