Home office extensions for homes in Argyll and Bute
If you live in Argyll and Bute and want more space without moving, a home office extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide priceFrom £15,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered3
- Site visitFree on the mainland; islands by arrangement
Towns in Argyll and Bute
What should I budget for a home office extension in Argyll and Bute?
Prices below are for Argyll and Bute, using the Scotland factor of ×0.98. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Argyll and Bute: £1,810 to £3,330 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £15,500 – £19,000 | £16,500 – £21,500 | £21,000 – £27,000 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £19,500 – £24,000 | £23,000 – £29,500 | £29,000 – £37,000 |
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £27,000 – £32,500 | £31,500 – £40,000 | £39,500 – £50,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Planning rules that apply in Argyll and Bute
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. Separately, almost every extension needs a building warrant from the council before work starts.
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.
Extensions in and around Argyll and Bute
Towns we cover in Argyll and Bute include Oban, Dunoon, Helensburgh. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
When a home office extension makes sense
- Households that need a second quiet room
- Homes where a loft or garden room is not practical
- People who work from home most of the week
From first visit to completion
Free site visits on the mainland; island and remote addresses by arrangement, with travel costs agreed first.
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 produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Home office extension questions answered
Do you cover all of Argyll and Bute?
Yes, across the whole of Argyll and Bute. Free site visits on the mainland; island and remote addresses by arrangement, with travel costs agreed first.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Argyll and Bute, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Who do I contract with for a home office extension in Argyll and Bute?
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.
Can I claim the cost against tax?
Building work on your home is not normally an allowable business expense, and claiming it can have capital gains tax effects. Speak to an accountant before assuming any tax relief.
Is an attached office better than a garden office?
An attached office shares the house heating and broadband, adds floor area to the home, and needs no garden path in the rain. A garden building can be cheaper and quicker but is a separate structure.
Book a site visit in Argyll and Bute
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free site visits on the mainland; islands and remote addresses by arrangement
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6341 or .
Book a site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.