Extension plans and drawings in Westhill
For Westhill homeowners we handle extension plans and drawings, with fees agreed in writing before any work starts.
- Guide price in WesthillFrom £1,150 inc VAT
- PlanningWe find the right route for you
- Timescale2–6 weeks for drawings
- Postcode districtsAB32
Extensions in and around Westhill
Our survey diary covers Westhill, including AB32. We also work in nearby Aberdeen (8 miles), Inverurie (10 miles), Stonehaven (13 miles), Ellon (17 miles).
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.
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
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.
Planning and approvals in Westhill
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.
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 Westhill
These are guide fees for Westhill, adjusted for Scotland (×0.98) and including VAT. Council application and inspection fees are paid separately.
| 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.
What happens next
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions answered
Do I need building regulations approval in Westhill?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Who do I contract with in Westhill?
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 Westhill?
Yes. We cover Westhill and the surrounding parts of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How much do extension plans cost?
Our design packs range from about £1,150 to £5,400 including VAT, from planning drawings only to a full pack with building regulations drawings, structural calculations and 3D views. Council fees are separate.
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 Westhill
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.