Porch extensions across Highlands and Islands
Our design and build teams take on porch extensions in Highlands and Islands, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide priceFrom £3,900 inc VAT
- PlanningSmall porches may be permitted development; building warrant rules apply
- Towns covered8
- Site visitFree on the mainland; islands by arrangement
What we take care of
- Design to suit the house style
- Planning check against the porch limits
- Brick, render or oak frame walls
- Foundations and drainage for rainwater
- Tiled, slate or flat roof
Extensions in and around Highlands and Islands
Towns we cover in Highlands and Islands include Inverness, Fort William, Nairn, Thurso, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Stornoway, Dingwall. 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.
Do I need planning permission in Highlands and Islands?
In Scotland a small porch can be permitted development (Class 1C) within limits on floor area, height and distance from a road; larger porches need planning permission, and building standards still apply, so we check whether a building warrant is needed.
The planning position for a specific Highlands and Islands address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
Guide prices for Highlands and Islands
These guide figures apply our Scotland adjustment (×0.98) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Small brick or glazed porch, up to 3 m² | £3,900 – £6,400 |
| Standard | Brick porch with tiled roof and composite door | £5,850 – £9,350 |
| Premium | Larger porch with WC or oak frame and premium glazing | £8,800 – £14,700 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
How the project works
Free site visits on the mainland; island and remote addresses by arrangement, with travel costs agreed first.
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 draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a porch extension in Highlands and Islands
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Highlands and Islands, 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 porch extension in Highlands and Islands?
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.
Do you cover all of Highlands and Islands?
Yes, across the whole of Highlands and Islands. Free site visits on the mainland; island and remote addresses by arrangement, with travel costs agreed first.
How much does a porch cost?
Our guide range is about £3,900 to £14,700 including VAT, depending on size, materials and whether it includes a WC.
Book a site visit in Highlands and Islands
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free site visits on the mainland; islands and remote addresses by arrangement
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6341 or .
Book a site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.