Building regulations for extensions in Fife
We prepare the building warrant for extensions for homes across Fife, 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 covered5
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Fife
Planning and approvals in Fife
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.
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.
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.
Who this service is for
- Every extension, whatever the planning route
- Glass-heavy designs that need energy calculations
- Homeowners using their own builder who need the drawings
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.
Local to Fife
Towns we cover in Fife include Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, St Andrews, Cupar. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
Fees in Fife
Guide fees for Fife 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.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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 Fife home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Fife
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Fife, 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 Fife?
Yes, across the whole of Fife. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does this take for a Fife home?
2–5 weeks for drawings, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Book a free site visit in Fife
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.