Building regulations for extensions in Angus and Dundee
We prepare the building warrant for extensions for homes across Angus and Dundee, on their own or as the first stage of a full design and build project.
- Guide priceFrom £850 inc VAT
- Approval routeBuilding warrant before work starts
- Towns covered4
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Included in a typical project
- Inspection bookings throughout the build
- Completion certificate on sign-off
- Structural calculations for beams, lintels and foundations
- Energy and glazing checks, including whole-house calculations if needed
- Building regulations drawings and written specification
Planning rules that apply in Angus and Dundee
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of Scottish Water, which we check during design.
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.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
Design and approval fees for Angus and Dundee
These are guide fees for Angus and Dundee, adjusted for Scotland (×0.98) and including VAT. Council application and inspection fees are paid separately.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Building regulations drawings for a simple single-storey extension | £850 – £1,800 |
| Standard | Drawings plus structural calculations | £1,250 – £2,550 |
| Premium | Complex or two-storey pack with energy calculations | £2,150 – £3,750 |
Our design fee only. Building control charges are set by your council (or, in England and Wales, a registered building control approver) and quoted separately.Council fees are extra and are set by the Scottish Government.
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Working in Angus and Dundee
Towns we cover in Angus and Dundee include Dundee, Arbroath, Forfar, Montrose. 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.
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Angus and Dundee
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Angus and Dundee, 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 you cover all of Angus and Dundee?
Yes, across the whole of Angus and Dundee. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does this take for a Angus and Dundee home?
2–5 weeks for drawings, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Book a free site visit in Angus and Dundee
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.