Scottish Borders
Building Regulations for rear extensions in the Scottish Borders
Construction drawings, structural calculations and building control through to the completion certificate. Across the Scottish Borders we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles.
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.
What does it cost in the Scottish Borders?
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 the Scottish Borders?
In Scotland you need a building warrant from the council before any work starts, and a completion certificate accepted at the end. The design follows the Scottish Building Standards Technical Handbooks.
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 the Scottish Borders 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 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.