Side extensions for homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
We design and build side extensions for houses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide priceFrom £21,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered6
- Site visitFree, no obligation
What we take care of
- Foundations near boundaries and any drains
- Survey, design and street-view drawings
- Planning route checked or application made
- Windows, doors and finishes to match
Extensions in and around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire include Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie, Stonehaven, Ellon, Westhill. 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 and approvals in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
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.
Guide prices for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Prices below are for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, using the Scotland factor of ×0.98. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: £1,720 to £3,330 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 5 m 12 m² | £21,500 – £26,000 | £24,000 – £31,500 | £30,500 – £40,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £30,500 – £37,500 | £36,000 – £47,000 | £45,500 – £60,000 |
| 3 m × 8 m 24 m² | £41,000 – £49,500 | £48,000 – £62,500 | £61,000 – £80,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
We visit your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Side extension questions answered
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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.
Will my neighbours in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire 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 I build over my driveway?
Yes, if the foundations work and you keep any parking the council requires. Drains and services under drives are common, so we check before design.
How much does a side extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,720 to £3,330 per m² including VAT, depending on specification, so a standard 18 m² single-storey side extension lands around £36,000 to £47,000 in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
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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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.