Home office extensions in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Planning a home office extension in Edinburgh and the Lothians? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide priceFrom £15,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered7
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Extensions in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians include Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Broxburn. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
Guide prices for Edinburgh and the Lothians
Prices below are for Edinburgh and the Lothians, using the Scotland factor of ×0.98. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Edinburgh and the Lothians: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Do I need planning permission in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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.
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.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
When a home office extension makes sense
- People who work from home most of the week
- Homes where a loft or garden room is not practical
- Households that need a second quiet room
North-facing glass and rooflights give steadier light for screen work. Where the office faces south, we use deeper reveals or external shading to keep glare and heat down.
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a home office extension in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Who do I contract with for a home office extension in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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 see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Edinburgh and the Lothians, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes, across the whole of Edinburgh and the Lothians. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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.
How much does a home office extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,810 to £3,330 per m² including VAT. An 11 m² standard-spec office is typically £23,000 to £29,500 in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Book a free site visit in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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.