What kind of homes are in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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.
How are projects approved in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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.
Which towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do we cover?
What can we build in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Double-storey extensions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Side return extensions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Wraparound extensions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Kitchen extensions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Orangeries in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Porches in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Garden annexes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Lofts and upward extensions
- Loft conversions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Dormer loft conversions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Mansard loft conversions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Conversions
- Garage conversions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Basement and cellar conversions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- House-to-flat conversions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
New builds and renovation
- New-build homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Knock down and rebuild in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- House renovations in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Structural alterations in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Re-roofing in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Design, kitchens and bathrooms
- Architectural design and planning in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Kitchen installation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Questions about building work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Which parts of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do you cover?
We take on projects across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie, Fraserburgh and Stonehaven.
How do I get a quote in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Use the guide price tool or the form, or call 0800 088 6341. We then arrange a free site visit to look at the house and talk through options.
Do you handle the council paperwork in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Yes. We prepare drawings, deal with planning or permitted development, apply for building control approval (a building warrant in Scotland).
Can I live at home during a project?
For most extensions and loft conversions, yes. For whole-house renovations and rebuilds, most people move out for part of the work.

