Covering Glasgow
We cover homes across Glasgow, planned from survey to sign-off.
Homes in Glasgow
Housing in Scotland includes tenements in the cities, sandstone villas, inter-war and post-war semis and a large number of bungalows, which often suit dormer and upward extensions.
What goes into architectural design and planning?
Designing and building under one roof means the drawings are priced as they are drawn, so there are fewer surprises when the quote arrives. If you only need drawings and a planning application, we can do that and you are free to use any builder.
- Building warrant application and completion certificate
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
- Structural engineer’s calculations
What is the guide price for architectural design and planning in Glasgow?
What architectural design and planning typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| Architectural design and planning | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Measured survey and existing drawings | £500 to £1,200 |
| Planning drawings and application | £1,200 to £3,000 |
| Building regulations drawings and specification | £1,000 to £2,500 |
| Structural calculations | £500 to £2,000 |
Do you need permission for architectural design and planning in Glasgow?
In Scotland the key step is the building warrant, which must be granted before work begins. Planning permission is decided separately by the council, and work on shared walls is handled under your title deeds rather than a party wall act.
We prepare planning applications where needed and the building warrant application, which must be approved before work starts in Scotland.
What can change the price or programme?
- Planning and building regulations are separate approvals; most projects need building regulations even when planning is not needed.
- Conservation areas and listed buildings need extra design care and supporting statements.
What are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Questions about architectural design and planning in Glasgow
Can I use your drawings with another builder?
Yes. If you buy drawings on their own, they are yours to use.
Do I need a structural engineer?
For steels, new openings, lofts and extensions, yes. We arrange the calculations.
How do I get a price for architectural design and planning in Glasgow?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Learn more about architectural design and planning, or see every project we cover in Glasgow.