Covering Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Our coverage across Renfrewshire and Inverclyde includes Paisley, Greenock, Newton Mearns and Renfrew.
Homes in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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?
We design annexes as permanent buildings with proper foundations, insulation and services, and we prepare the planning case showing how the annexe will be used as part of the main home. Connections for water, drainage and power are planned from the start.
- Building warrant application and completion certificate
- Kitchenette and shower room
- Accessible design options for older relatives
What is the guide price for a garden annexe in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde homeowners check first?
- Drainage may need a pump if the garden falls away from the sewer.
- Council tax treatment depends on who lives there; check with your council.
How does the project run?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
What people ask before starting
Do I need planning permission for a garden annexe?
Usually yes, because people will sleep in it. Outbuilding permitted development does not cover living accommodation.
How long does an annexe take to build?
About 14 to 24 weeks on site after approvals.
Do you work in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Yes. Renfrewshire and Inverclyde is within our coverage for garden annexes, along with nearby Paisley and Greenock.
Also covering
- Garden annexes in Paisley
- Garden annexes in Greenock
- Garden annexes in Newton Mearns
- Garden annexes in Renfrew
Learn more about garden annexes, or see every project we cover in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.