Double-storey extensions across Perth and Kinross
Planning a double-storey extension in Perth and Kinross? 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 £37,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually planning permission; building warrant needed
- Towns covered3
- Site visitFree, no obligation

Towns in Perth and Kinross
Local to Perth and Kinross
Towns we cover in Perth and Kinross include Perth, Crieff, Blairgowrie. 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 rules that apply in Perth and Kinross
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.
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.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
What should I budget for a double-storey extension in Perth and Kinross?
For Perth and Kinross we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.98, the factor we use for Scotland. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Perth and Kinross: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Included in a typical project
- Householder planning application where needed
- Foundations sized for two floors
- Insulation, plastering, electrics and plumbing to finish
- Measured survey, design and planning drawings
- 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.
How the project works
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
We visit your Perth and Kinross home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a double-storey extension in Perth and Kinross
Will my neighbours in Perth and Kinross 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.
Do you cover all of Perth and Kinross?
Yes, across the whole of Perth and Kinross. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Perth and Kinross, 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 Perth and Kinross
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.