Double-storey extensions in Annan: design, approvals and build
Thinking about a double-storey extension for your Annan home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in AnnanFrom £37,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually planning permission; building warrant needed
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDG12
What is included
- Householder planning application where needed
- Measured survey, design and planning drawings
- Foundations sized for two floors
- Ground and first floor structure, roof tied into the existing roof
- Building regulations drawings and structural design
The roof is what makes a two-storey extension look right or wrong. We match the pitch and materials of the main house wherever possible and plan the upstairs layout around the existing landing so the new rooms feel original rather than bolted on.
Local to Annan
Our survey diary covers Annan, including DG12. We also work in nearby Dumfries (15 miles), Stranraer (71 miles).
Hawick, in Scottish Borders, is roughly 34 miles from Annan and also on our list. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
Planning rules that apply in Annan
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national scenic areas and listed buildings have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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.
Double-storey extension prices in Annan
These guide figures apply our Scotland adjustment (×0.98) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Annan: £1,520 to £2,940 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m, two floors 24 m² | £37,000 – £44,500 | £42,000 – £55,500 | £54,000 – £71,000 |
| 4 m × 4 m, two floors 32 m² | £48,500 – £58,500 | £56,000 – £74,000 | £72,000 – £94,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m, two floors 48 m² | £72,500 – £87,500 | £84,500 – £111,000 | £108,000 – £141,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
From first visit to completion
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
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Double-storey extension questions answered
Who do I contract with for a double-storey extension in Annan?
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 I need building regulations approval in Annan?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Annan, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Is a two-storey extension cheaper per square metre?
Usually. Our guide range is about £1,520 to £2,940 per m² of new floor area including VAT, compared with £1,720 to £3,330 per m² for single-storey work, because the foundations and roof are shared across two floors.
Book a free site visit in Annan
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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