Extension plans and drawings across Falkirk
Need extension plans and drawings in Falkirk? We survey the house, prepare what the council needs and deal with the officers until a decision is made.
- Guide price in FalkirkFrom £1,150 inc VAT
- PlanningWe find the right route for you
- Timescale2–6 weeks for drawings
- Postcode districtsFK1, FK2, FK3, FK5
What it costs in Falkirk
Fees below are our Falkirk guide (×0.98, the Scotland factor), including VAT. Council and building control fees are extra.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Measured survey and planning drawings | £1,150 – £2,200 |
| Standard | Planning drawings plus building regulations drawings | £2,150 – £3,750 |
| Premium | Full pack with structural calculations and 3D visuals | £3,300 – £5,400 |
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Who this service is for
- Projects that need a planning application or other approval
- Anyone who wants fixed designs before getting build prices
- Homeowners at the very start of a project
Extensions in and around Falkirk
Across FK1, FK2, FK3, FK5, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Grangemouth (3 miles), Alloa (8 miles), Stirling (10 miles).
For homes towards Lanarkshire, Cumbernauld is around 9 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.
Planning rules that apply in Falkirk
In Scotland the questions are whether the extension falls within householder permitted development (Classes 1A to 1D) or needs planning permission from the council, and the building warrant, which is required before construction begins and is followed by a completion certificate.
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.
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.
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.
Our process, step by step
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 Falkirk home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions answered
How long does this take for a Falkirk home?
2–6 weeks for drawings, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Will my neighbours in Falkirk 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 I need building regulations approval in Falkirk?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Do I need an architect?
Not necessarily. For most extensions an experienced designer or architectural technologist is enough. For listed buildings or complex sites an architect’s input can help.
Can I use your drawings with another builder?
Yes. Once paid for, the drawings are yours to use for your project.
Book a free site visit in Falkirk
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.