Covering Stonehaven
Stonehaven is about 13 miles south of Aberdeen. We also cover Banchory (12 miles to the north-west), Aberdeen and Montrose.
Homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.
What does a house renovation involve?
A house renovation brings an older or neglected home up to modern standards: rewiring, new heating, replastering, new kitchen and bathrooms, windows, insulation and often a new layout. It can be done room by room or as one programme while the house is empty.
- Condition survey and scope of works
- Strip-out and structural repairs
- Rewiring, heating and plumbing
How much does a house renovation cost in Stonehaven?
What house renovations typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| 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 Stonehaven
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 can change the price or programme?
- Older houses can hide timber decay and damp, so we allow a contingency.
- Living in during a full renovation is difficult; most people move out for part of it.
What are the steps?
- 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.
- 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.
Your questions answered
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 Stonehaven?
Yes. Stonehaven is within our coverage for house renovations, along with nearby Banchory and Aberdeen.
House renovations in nearby towns
- House renovations in Banchory
- House renovations in Aberdeen
- House renovations in Montrose
- House renovations in Inverurie
Learn more about house renovations, or see every project we cover in Stonehaven.