Utility and boot room extensions for homes in Irvine
A utility room extension in Irvine starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in IrvineFrom £13,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsKA11, KA12
What we take care of
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Waste and water connections
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
Covering Irvine
Postcode districts we cover around Irvine include KA11, KA12. We also work in nearby Kilwinning (3 miles), Troon (5 miles), Saltcoats (5 miles), Kilmarnock (6 miles).
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.
Guide prices for Irvine
Prices below are for Irvine, using the Scotland factor of ×0.98. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Irvine: £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 |
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Planning and approvals in Irvine
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. Separately, almost every extension needs a building warrant from the council before work starts.
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.
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.
What happens next
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions people ask about utility room extensions
How long does a utility room extension take to build in Irvine?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Irvine?
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 utility room extension in Irvine?
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.
Can a utility have a toilet?
Yes, space permitting. A WC needs drainage and extraction, which we plan into the design.
How much does a utility room extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,860 to £3,430 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £14,000. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £17,500 to £22,000 in Irvine.
Book a free site visit in Irvine
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.