Homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen is built largely of grey granite, from tenements and terraces to granite villas in the West End, with post-war council housing and newer estates on the outskirts. Across Aberdeenshire, harled stone cottages, fishing-town terraces in Peterhead and Fraserburgh, and modern developments in commuter towns such as Westhill and Ellon are common.
Granite walls need repointing with a mortar matched to the stone, and slate roofs often want attention after hard winters. Harled cottages need breathable finishes, while newer estates commonly add extensions, garage conversions and driveways.
Cold North Sea winds, coastal haar and hard winter frosts are routine, so roofs, harling and exposed fixings need a robust specification.
Planning and building rules in Scotland
In Scotland, planning permission comes from the council under Scottish permitted development classes. Most building work needs a building warrant from the council’s building standards service before it starts, and a completion certificate at the end.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Aberdeen, Peterhead and Nigg?
Yes. As well as Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, we cover Aberdeen, Peterhead and Nigg and the rest of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Our coverage is UK-wide, so the process is the same wherever you are: a free site survey, a quote in writing that fixes the price for the agreed scope, and one point of contact while the work is planned and carried out.
Do I need planning permission in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is in Scotland, so Scotland's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
What happens at the survey?
We visit your home at a time that suits you, look at the area involved, take measurements and check access, condition and any services that might be affected. We talk through what you want from your project, explain the options and answer questions. There is no charge and no obligation; afterwards we send a written quote.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.