Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Knocking through to a rear extension in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Steel beams, padstones and props to open the back of the house safely. Across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Aberdeen, Peterhead and Nigg.
Older houses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire often have solid brick back walls carrying a lot of weight, so the steel design comes early. 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.
What does it cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
As a guide, £3,500–£9,000 including VAT. Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
What approvals does it need in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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.
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
Can the whole back wall come out?
Often, with a beam across the full width or a goalpost frame. Some walls need a short pier left at the ends.
Do I need building control for a beam?
Yes. The calculations and the installed steel are checked.
How long does it take?
The wall itself usually comes out in a day or two, timed for when the extension is weathertight.
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.