Timber frame extensions across Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway homeowners can use us for the whole timber frame extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, the building warrant and the build itself.
- Guide priceFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered3
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Included in a typical project
- Frame design and structural calculations
- Foundations, often lighter than masonry
- Breathable wall build-up with insulation
- Cladding, render or brick slip finish
- Fire and acoustic details where needed
Timber frame extension prices in Dumfries and Galloway
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Dumfries and Galloway we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Dumfries and Galloway: £1,720 to £3,330 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £20,500 – £25,000 | £24,000 – £31,500 | £30,500 – £40,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £34,000 – £41,500 | £40,000 – £52,000 | £50,500 – £67,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £51,000 – £62,000 | £60,000 – £78,000 | £76,000 – £100,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Planning and approvals in Dumfries and Galloway
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.
The planning position for a specific Dumfries and Galloway 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.
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.
Working in Dumfries and Galloway
Towns we cover in Dumfries and Galloway include Dumfries, Stranraer, Annan. 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.
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 draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a timber frame extension in Dumfries and Galloway
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Dumfries and Galloway, 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 I need building regulations approval in Dumfries and Galloway?
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 Dumfries and Galloway?
Yes, across the whole of Dumfries and Galloway. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Does a timber frame extension need planning permission?
The same planning rules apply as for any extension. If the cladding looks different from the house, permitted development’s matching-materials condition may mean an application is needed.
Is timber frame cheaper than brick?
It is similar overall. The frame can save time on site, but the cladding choice has a big effect on cost. Our guide range is about £1,720 to £3,330 per m² including VAT.
Book a free site visit in Dumfries and Galloway
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.