Kitchen extensions in Dundee: design, approvals and build
If you live in Dundee and want more space without moving, a kitchen extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in DundeeFrom £26,000 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDD1, DD2, DD3, DD4, DD5
Working in Dundee
Our survey diary covers Dundee, including DD1, DD2, DD3, DD4, DD5. Nearby, we also take on projects in Forfar (13 miles), Arbroath (16 miles), Montrose (28 miles).
St Andrews, in Fife, is roughly 11 miles from Dundee and also on our list. 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 Dundee
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national scenic areas and listed buildings have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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.
What should I budget for a kitchen extension in Dundee?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Dundee we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Dundee: £1,760 to £3,430 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £26,000 – £31,000 | £30,500 – £39,000 | £38,500 – £51,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £35,000 – £41,500 | £41,000 – £52,000 | £51,500 – £69,000 |
| 4 m × 7 m 28 m² | £49,000 – £58,000 | £57,500 – £73,000 | £72,500 – £96,500 |
Build cost only. A mid-range kitchen, supplied and fitted, typically adds £9,000 to £20,000.
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
When a kitchen extension makes sense
- Small or closed-off kitchens
- Families who want cooking, dining and living together
- Homes being prepared for sale or a long-term stay
We start with the working triangle and the island, then set the doors, glazing and roof lights around it. Getting this order right avoids the classic mistakes: a sink against a blank wall, glare on the hob or a fridge blocking the garden view.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a kitchen extension in Dundee
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Dundee, 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 kitchen extension in Dundee?
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.
Will my neighbours in Dundee be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. Where work is close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with them in writing.
Can you fit a kitchen I buy elsewhere?
Yes. We can fit it or work with your supplier’s fitters. We need the layout early so that drains, services and lighting are in the right place.
Where should the island go?
Usually under the brightest part of the roof and away from the main walkway to the garden. We test two or three layouts on the plan before deciding.
Book a free site visit in Dundee
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.