Covering Fraserburgh
Our coverage around Fraserburgh (AB43) also includes Peterhead, Inverurie and Buckie.
Homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
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 do you get with an upward extension?
An upward extension adds a new storey on top of an existing house, most often turning a bungalow into a two-storey or chalet-style home. It can double the floor area without using any of the garden.
- Structural survey of walls and foundations
- Roof removal and temporary weather protection
- Full fit-out of the new rooms
How much does an upward extension cost in Fraserburgh?
Use these ranges to budget for bungalow and upward extensions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Bungalow and upward extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Chalet conversion with dormers (total) | £45,000 to £85,000 |
| New first floor, standard specification | £2,200 to £2,800 per m² |
| New first floor, good specification | £2,800 to £3,300 per m² |
| New first floor, high specification | £3,300 to £3,800 per m² |
Planning and building rules in Fraserburgh
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.
Adding a storey in Scotland needs planning permission and a building warrant.
What can affect an upward extension?
- Some bungalow foundations need strengthening before a storey can be added.
- Neighbours’ light and privacy are the main planning tests.
How does the project run?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Questions about an upward extension in Fraserburgh
How much does it cost to add a storey?
Around £2,200 to £3,800 per square metre of new floor including VAT, or £45,000 to £85,000 for a chalet conversion with dormers.
Do we need to move out?
Often for part of the job, while the roof is off and the new floor is formed. We plan this with you.
Can you visit a house in Fraserburgh to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Also covering
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Peterhead
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Inverurie
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Buckie
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Aberdeen
Learn more about bungalow and upward extensions, or see every project we cover in Fraserburgh.