Utility and boot room extensions for homes in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Thinking about a utility room extension for your Edinburgh and the Lothians home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide priceFrom £13,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Towns covered7
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Utility room extension prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Edinburgh and the Lothians we use our Scotland factor (×0.98). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Edinburgh and the Lothians: £1,860 to £3,430 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £13,500 – £16,500 | £13,500 – £17,500 | £13,500 – £17,500 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £14,500 – £18,000 | £17,500 – £22,000 | £21,500 – £27,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £20,000 – £24,500 | £24,000 – £30,500 | £30,000 – £38,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Extensions in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians include Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Broxburn. Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
What we take care of
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Waste and water connections
A good utility works like a back-of-house corridor: in from the garden, boots off, coats on hooks, washing on the way through. We plan the door positions so it doesn't become another room to walk around.
Planning and approvals in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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.
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.
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.
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
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Utility room extension questions answered
How long does a utility room extension take to build in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Edinburgh and the Lothians 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.
Who do I contract with for a utility room extension in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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.
Does a utility extension need planning permission?
Often not, if it is single storey and within permitted development limits. We check this for your property.
Can a utility have a toilet?
Yes, space permitting. A WC needs drainage and extraction, which we plan into the design.
Book a free site visit in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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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