Covering Selkirk
Our coverage around Selkirk (TD7) also includes Galashiels (5 miles to the north) and Hawick.
Projects in the Scottish Borders are taken on by arrangement, and any travel and accommodation costs for the team are shown openly in the quote.
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 does a house renovation involve?
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
- Insulation and energy upgrades
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 |
What approvals does a house renovation 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.
Internal alterations rarely need planning permission in Scotland, but structural work needs a building warrant before it starts.
What should I think about before starting?
- Houses empty for two years or more can qualify for the reduced 5% VAT rate on renovation.
- Older houses can hide timber decay and damp, so we allow a contingency.
What happens after I enquire?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Questions about a house renovation in Selkirk
How long does a renovation take?
About 8 to 30 weeks on site depending on scope.
Do you handle the building control side?
Yes. We apply for and arrange inspections for everything that needs approval.
Do you work in Selkirk?
Yes. Selkirk is within our coverage for house renovations, along with nearby Galashiels and Hawick.
House renovations near Selkirk
- House renovations in Galashiels
- House renovations in Hawick
- House renovations in Peebles
- House renovations in Kelso
Learn more about house renovations, or see every project we cover in Selkirk.