Garden annexes in Nairn

Covering Nairn

We work in Nairn (IV12) and the places around it, including Forres, Inverness and Dingwall.

Projects in the Highlands are taken on by arrangement, and any travel and accommodation costs for the team are shown openly in the quote.

Homes in the Highlands

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 is included in a garden annexe in Nairn?

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
Brick, block or timber-frame structure
Accessible design options for older relatives

How much does a garden annexe cost in Nairn?

What garden annexes typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

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

What approvals does a garden annexe need in Scotland?

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.

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

What should I think about before starting?

The annexe normally has to remain part of the main household, not let as a separate home.
Council tax treatment depends on who lives there; check with your council.

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.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

What people ask before starting

How much does a garden annexe cost?

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

Can you make it wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Level access, wider doors and a level-access shower can be designed in from the start.

Can you visit a house in Nairn 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.

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