Building regulations for extensions in Livingston
We prepare the building warrant for extensions for homes in Livingston, as a stand-alone service or as the first stage of a design and build project.
- Guide price in LivingstonFrom £850 inc VAT
- Approval routeBuilding warrant before work starts
- Timescale2–5 weeks for drawings
- Postcode districtsEH52, EH53, EH54
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
Planning rules that apply in Livingston
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.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
What it costs in Livingston
Guide fees for Livingston 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.
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Local to Livingston
Site visits are available across Livingston (EH52, EH53, EH54). We also work in nearby Broxburn (3 miles), Bathgate (5 miles), Penicuik (13 miles), Edinburgh (13 miles).
Just over the Forth Valley border, Grangemouth is about 11 miles away. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
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
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Livingston
Do I need building regulations approval in Livingston?
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 Livingston, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does this take for a Livingston home?
2–5 weeks for drawings, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Book a free site visit in Livingston
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.