Covering Arbroath
We work in Arbroath (DD11) and the places around it, including Carnoustie, Montrose and Forfar.
Homes in Dundee and Angus
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 do you get with a house renovation?
We survey the house to find what really needs doing, from damp and roof condition to wiring age, then programme the work so the messy trades (structure, first-fix, plaster) happen before the finishing trades. A single contract avoids the gaps that appear when separate trades are booked independently.
- Strip-out and structural repairs
- Rewiring, heating and plumbing
- Plastering, joinery, kitchen and bathrooms
How much should I budget for a house renovation?
Use these ranges to budget for house renovations; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| House renovations | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Light refurbishment | £600 to £1,000 per m² |
| Full renovation | £1,000 to £1,800 per m² |
| Structural renovation and remodel | £1,800 to £2,800 per m² |
Planning and building rules in Arbroath
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.
Internal alterations rarely need planning permission in Scotland, but structural work needs a building warrant before it starts.
What should Arbroath homeowners check first?
- Houses empty for two years or more can qualify for the reduced 5% VAT rate on renovation.
- Living in during a full renovation is difficult; most people move out for part of it.
What are the steps?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- 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.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Questions about a house renovation in Arbroath
Is reduced VAT available?
If the house has been empty for two years or more, renovation work by a VAT-registered contractor can qualify for 5% VAT.
Do you handle the building control side?
Yes. We apply for and arrange inspections for everything that needs approval.
Do you work in Arbroath?
Yes. Arbroath is within our coverage for house renovations, along with nearby Carnoustie and Montrose.
House renovations near Arbroath
- House renovations in Carnoustie
- House renovations in Montrose
- House renovations in Forfar
- House renovations in Dundee
Learn more about house renovations, or see every project we cover in Arbroath.