Covering Hawick
Alongside Hawick, we also cover Selkirk (9 miles to the north), Galashiels and Kelso.
Because the Scottish Borders covers a wide area, we confirm availability after the first call and include any travel costs in the written quote rather than adding them later.
Homes in the Scottish Borders
Scottish homes range from city tenements and sandstone terraces to bungalows and modern estates, and the building warrant process shapes the programme for every project.
What does architectural design and planning involve?
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.
- Measured survey of the existing house
- Design options and 3D views
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
How much does architectural design and planning cost in Hawick?
Guide prices for architectural design and planning, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 |
What approvals does architectural design and planning need in Scotland?
Projects in Scotland need a building warrant from the council before any building work starts, and a completion certificate once it is finished. Planning permission is a separate decision. The Party Wall etc. Act does not apply in Scotland; shared walls are governed by title deeds and the law of the tenement where relevant.
We prepare planning applications where needed and the building warrant application, which must be approved before work starts in Scotland.
What should Hawick homeowners check first?
- Planning and building regulations are separate approvals; most projects need building regulations even when planning is not needed.
- Pre-application advice from the council can help on sensitive sites.
What happens after I enquire?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Questions about architectural design and planning in Hawick
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 Hawick?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Other towns nearby
- Architectural design and planning in Selkirk
- Architectural design and planning in Galashiels
- Architectural design and planning in Kelso
- Architectural design and planning in Peebles
Learn more about architectural design and planning, or see every project we cover in Hawick.

