Covering Fort William
Alongside Fort William, we also cover Pitlochry, Aviemore (55 miles to the north-east) and Inverness.
Because the Highlands covers a wide area, we confirm availability after the first call and include any travel costs in the written quote rather than adding them later.
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 a single-storey extension?
We design the extension around how you use the house: where the light comes from, how the new room joins the old one, and what happens to the drains and the garden. The structure is built in brick or block to match the house, finished with a flat roof and lantern or a pitched roof, then insulated, plastered and handed back ready to decorate.
- Measured survey and design drawings
- Building control application and inspections
- Brickwork, roof, glazing and insulation
How much should I budget for a single-storey extension?
Guide prices for single-storey extensions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| Single-storey extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £2,600 to £3,000 per m² |
| Good specification | £3,000 to £3,500 per m² |
| High specification | £3,500 to £4,000 per m² |
Do you need permission for a single-storey extension in Fort William?
Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.
Scotland has its own householder permitted development rules, and small single-storey rear extensions are often covered. Whatever the planning position, you need a building warrant from the council before any building work starts, and a completion certificate at the end.
What should I think about before starting?
- Drains under the footprint may need diverting or a build-over agreement with the water company.
- Kitchens and doors have long lead times, so we order them early.
What happens after I enquire?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- 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.
Single-storey extensions: common questions
How much does a single-storey extension cost?
Most single-storey extensions cost about £2,600 to £4,000 per square metre including VAT, depending on specification, glazing and ground conditions. We give a fixed price in writing for the agreed specification after the survey.
Will the brick match?
We source the closest available match for colour, size and texture and agree a sample panel with you before laying.
Who deals with the council for a project in Fort William?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Other towns nearby
- Single-storey extensions in Pitlochry
- Single-storey extensions in Aviemore
- Single-storey extensions in Inverness
- Single-storey extensions in Crieff
Learn more about single-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Fort William.