Fife
Building Regulations for rear extensions in Fife
Construction drawings, structural calculations and building control through to the completion certificate. We design and build rear extensions across Fife, from Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy to Glenrothes, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Fife 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.
What does it cost in Fife?
As a guide, £2,500–£5,500 including VAT. These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
What approvals does it need in Fife?
Scottish extensions are approved by building warrant, granted by the council's building standards team before work begins, with a completion certificate submitted when the work is finished.
Insulation and glazing follow Section 6 of the Scottish Technical Handbook; the building warrant drawings show how the extension meets it.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where in Fife do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
What is a completion certificate?
The document confirming the work meets the regulations. Keep it; buyers' solicitors ask for it.
Do I need regs if I don't need planning?
Yes.
What stages are inspected?
Typically foundations, damp proofing, drainage, steelwork, insulation and completion.
Do you cover all of Fife?
We cover 7 towns and districts in Fife, including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.