Extension plans and drawings in Kelso
For Kelso homeowners we handle extension plans and drawings, with fees agreed in writing before any work starts.
- Guide price in KelsoFrom £1,150 inc VAT
- PlanningWe find the right route for you
- Timescale2–6 weeks for drawings
- Postcode districtsTD5
Design and approval fees for Kelso
Fees below are our Kelso 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 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
The planning position for a specific Kelso address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
Included in a typical project
- Measured survey of the house and garden
- 3D views to check the look and the light (full pack)
- Structural calculations from an engineer (full pack)
- Planning drawings: existing and proposed plans and elevations, site and location plans
The most expensive changes are the ones made after the steel is ordered. A good design stage settles layout, heights, glazing and services on paper, so the build price is firm.
Covering Kelso
Across TD5, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Galashiels (16 miles), Hawick (19 miles), Peebles (31 miles).
For homes towards Edinburgh and the Lothians, Bonnyrigg is around 33 miles away. 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.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions answered
Who do I contract with in Kelso?
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 I need building regulations approval in Kelso?
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 Kelso, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Can I use your drawings with another builder?
Yes. Once paid for, the drawings are yours to use for your project.
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.
Book a free site visit in Kelso
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.