Home office extensions across Edinburgh
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build home office extensions in Edinburgh and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
- Guide price in EdinburghFrom £15,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time8–12 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsEH1, EH2, EH3, EH7, EH8
Guide prices for Edinburgh
Prices below are for Edinburgh, using the Scotland factor of ×0.98. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Edinburgh: £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.
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
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.
Working in Edinburgh
We cover Edinburgh and the postcode districts EH1, EH2, EH3, EH7, EH8, EH9. We also work in nearby Musselburgh (6 miles), Bonnyrigg (6 miles), Penicuik (8 miles), Broxburn (11 miles).
Just over the Fife border, Kirkcaldy is about 11 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.
Planning rules that apply in Edinburgh
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.
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.
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
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
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 people ask about home office extensions
How long does a home office extension take to build in Edinburgh?
On site, typically 8 to 12 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Edinburgh?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh?
Yes. We cover Edinburgh and the surrounding parts 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.
Book a free site visit in Edinburgh
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.