Kitchen extensions in Stornoway: design, approvals and build
We take on kitchen extensions in Stornoway by arrangement. Because of travel and logistics, we agree the programme and any travel costs in writing before the survey.
- Guide price in StornowayFrom £26,000 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsHS1
Guide prices for Stornoway
For Stornoway we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.98, the factor we use for Scotland. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Stornoway: £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.
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Will the council need to approve it?
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.
The planning position for a specific Stornoway address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
Is a kitchen extension right for your house?
- Small or closed-off kitchens
- Homes being prepared for sale or a long-term stay
- Families who want cooking, dining and living together
Extensions in and around Stornoway
Site visits are available across Stornoway (HS1). Island and remote projects are planned individually, with travel, deliveries and accommodation for the team agreed before the survey.
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.
How the project works
Visits to Stornoway are arranged around travel; we confirm any travel costs in writing before the survey.
Site visit by arrangement
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
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 Stornoway
Do I need building regulations approval in Stornoway?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Will my neighbours in Stornoway 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.
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in Stornoway?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
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.
Talk to us about a project in Stornoway
We will talk through the project, the planning position and how we would organise the visit and the build.
- Site visit arranged around travel, costs agreed first
- 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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Send us your project details
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.