Dumfries and Galloway
Pitched and lean-to roof rear extensions in Dumfries and Galloway
Lean-to, gable and hipped roofs that give a vaulted ceiling. Across Dumfries and Galloway we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Dumfries, Stranraer and Annan.
Pitched roofs suit the cottages and slate-roofed houses in parts of Dumfries and Galloway. Post-war semis and terraces are common around Dumfries and Galloway, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How much does a pitched-roof rear extension cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
A pitched-roof rear extension in Dumfries and Galloway 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission in Dumfries and Galloway?
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 Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway?
We cover 4 towns and districts in Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries, Stranraer and Annan.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.