Scottish Borders
Pitched and lean-to roof rear extensions in the Scottish Borders
Lean-to, gable and hipped roofs that give a vaulted ceiling. Rear extensions in the Scottish Borders: we cover 5 towns including Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
Pitched roofs suit the cottages and slate-roofed houses in parts of the Scottish Borders. Scottish Borders 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 the Scottish Borders?
A pitched-roof rear extension in the Scottish Borders 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 the Scottish Borders?
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 the Scottish Borders 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 the Scottish Borders?
We cover 5 towns and districts in the Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.