Building regulations for extensions across Dumfries and Galloway
We prepare the building warrant for extensions for homes across Dumfries and Galloway, 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 covered3
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
The planning position for a specific Dumfries and Galloway address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
Covering Dumfries and Galloway
Towns we cover in Dumfries and Galloway include Dumfries, Stranraer, Annan. 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.
Design and approval fees for Dumfries and Galloway
Guide fees for Dumfries and Galloway including VAT, using our Scotland factor of ×0.98. Council and building control charges are not included.
| 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.
Included in a typical project
- Energy and glazing checks, including whole-house calculations if needed
- Inspection bookings throughout the build
- Building regulations drawings and written specification
- Structural calculations for beams, lintels and foundations
Building regulations approval and planning permission are separate. A design can have planning consent and still need changes to meet the regulations, which is why we draw for both together.
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
We visit your Dumfries and Galloway home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Dumfries and Galloway
How long does this take for a Dumfries and Galloway home?
2–5 weeks for drawings, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Who do I contract with in Dumfries and Galloway?
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 Dumfries and Galloway?
Yes, across the whole of Dumfries and Galloway. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Book a free site visit in Dumfries and Galloway
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.