Pitched roof extensions for homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Planning a pitched roof extension in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire? 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 £21,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered6
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Pitched roof extension prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: £1,810 to £3,430 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £21,500 – £25,500 | £25,000 – £32,500 | £32,000 – £41,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £36,000 – £42,500 | £42,000 – £54,000 | £53,500 – £69,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £54,000 – £63,500 | £63,000 – £81,000 | £80,500 – £103,000 |
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Is a pitched roof extension right for your house?
- Conservation-sensitive streets
- Homeowners who prefer a vaulted ceiling
- Traditional, period and rural houses
Extensions in and around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire include Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie, Stonehaven, Ellon, Westhill. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
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 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
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.
What happens next
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
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Your questions about a pitched roof extension in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
How long does a pitched roof extension take to build in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Yes, across the whole of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How much does a pitched roof extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,810 to £3,430 per m² including VAT, a little more than a flat roof because of the roof structure and tiles.
Is a pitched roof better than a flat roof?
Neither is better in all cases. Pitched roofs blend with traditional houses and shed water quickly; flat roofs give more headroom and suit modern designs and lanterns.
Book a free site visit in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.