Garden annexes in Kelso

Covering Kelso

We work in Kelso (TD5) and the places around it, including Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.

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

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 a garden annexe?

A garden annexe is a separate single-storey building in the grounds of a house with its own bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette, used by family members as part of the main household. Unlike a garden office, an annexe that people sleep in normally needs planning permission and full building regulations approval.

Building warrant application and completion certificate
Kitchenette and shower room
Heating, hot water and electrics

How much does a garden annexe cost in Kelso?

Use these ranges to budget for garden annexes; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.

Garden annexes	Guide price incl. VAT
Standard specification	£2,400 to £2,900 per m²
Good specification	£2,900 to £3,400 per m²
High specification	£3,400 to £3,900 per m²

Do you need permission for a garden annexe in Kelso?

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.

In Scotland an annexe needs planning permission and a building warrant before work starts.

What should Kelso homeowners check first?

The annexe normally has to remain part of the main household, not let as a separate home.
A level threshold and wider doors make the annexe suitable for later life.

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.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Garden annexes: common questions

How much does a garden annexe cost?

Around £2,400 to £3,900 per square metre including VAT, depending on finish and services.

Can I rent the annexe out?

Usually not without a separate planning permission, because councils normally require it to stay part of the main house.

How do I get a price for garden annexes in Kelso?

Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.

Garden annexes near Kelso

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