Glass box extensions for homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Our design and build teams take on glass extensions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide priceFrom £29,000 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered6
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Planning and approvals in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Scotland, householder permitted development rules (Class 1A for single-storey ground-floor extensions and Class 1B for extensions of more than one storey) allow some smaller extensions without a planning application, within limits on depth, height and distance from the boundary. Conservation areas and listed buildings are more restricted.
The planning position for a specific Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
Local to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire include Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie, Stonehaven, Ellon, Westhill. 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.
What we take care of
- Solar-control and low-energy glass specification
- Drainage details for frameless roofs
- Planning drawings that show the glass detail
- Steel or glass beams and slim-frame glazing
- Whole-house energy calculations where needed
- Design with specialist glazing input
Guide prices for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: £2,940 to £5,680 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 4 m 8 m² | £29,000 – £35,500 | £29,000 – £37,000 | £33,500 – £45,500 |
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £35,000 – £42,500 | £41,000 – £52,000 | £50,500 – £68,500 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £52,500 – £64,000 | £61,500 – £78,000 | £75,500 – £102,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
We visit your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about glass extensions
Do I need building regulations approval in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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 for a glass extension in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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.
How long does a glass extension take to build in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Are glass extensions cold in winter?
Modern double or triple glazing with warm-edge spacers and underfloor heating keeps them comfortable. They are not as warm as a solid room, and we explain the trade-off honestly.
How much does a glass extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,940 to £5,680 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £41,000 to £52,000 in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Book a free site visit in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
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.