Timber frame extensions across Greenock
Planning a timber frame extension in Greenock? 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 price in GreenockFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsPA15, PA16, PA19
Working in Greenock
Site visits are available across Greenock (PA15, PA16, PA19). Nearby, we also take on projects in Erskine (12 miles), Johnstone (13 miles), Paisley (15 miles), Renfrew (15 miles).
Just over the Argyll and Bute border, Helensburgh is about 5 miles away. 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.
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.
In a conservation area or national scenic area the householder permitted development rights are more limited, listed homes need listed building consent, and if rights have been removed by a condition or direction, any extension needs an application.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of Scottish Water, which we check during design.
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.
Timber frame extension prices in Greenock
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Greenock we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Greenock: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
What is included
- Breathable wall build-up with insulation
- Foundations, often lighter than masonry
- Frame design and structural calculations
- Fire and acoustic details where needed
- Cladding, render or brick slip finish
Moisture is the enemy of any timber building. We design ventilated cladding cavities, breather membranes and a proper damp-proof course height, and keep the frame dry during construction.
How the project works
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
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
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
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 Greenock
Do I need building regulations approval in Greenock?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Who do I contract with for a timber frame extension in Greenock?
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 Greenock?
Yes. We cover Greenock and the surrounding parts of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. 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 Greenock
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.