Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Pitched and lean-to roof rear extensions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Lean-to, gable and hipped roofs that give a vaulted ceiling. We design and build rear extensions across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, from Aberdeen and Peterhead to Nigg, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Pitched roofs suit the cottages and slate-roofed houses in parts of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has sandstone villas and terraces, post-war semis and four-in-a-block flats. Flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How much does a pitched-roof rear extension cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
A pitched-roof rear extension in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is priced at £1,900–£3,090 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. Prices in Scotland sit a little below our West Midlands baseline; building warrant fees and drawings are budgeted separately.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,000–£37,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £38,000–£62,000 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 1A) covers many single-storey rear extensions, with a 3 metre eaves limit, a 4 metre height limit and, within 1 metre of a boundary, a depth limit of 3 metres for terraced houses or 4 metres for others. Conservation areas are excluded, and you need a building warrant whatever the planning position.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Will a lean-to fit under my windows?
We check the sill heights at the survey; low windows usually mean a flat roof instead.
Are roof windows allowed?
Yes; they are the usual way to bring light into a pitched-roof extension.
Is a pitched roof more expensive?
Slightly, typically a few per cent more than a flat roof of the same area.
Do you cover all of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
We cover 8 towns and districts in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Nigg.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.