Family-run builders · Aberfeldy & Perthshirecgjoinerybuilding@gmail.com07584 048096 Menu Home / Services / Extensions Residential extensions # Extensions in Aberfeldy An extension should improve how the whole house works, not simply add floor area. CG Joinery & Building (Aberfeldy) Ltd helps homeowners consider the layout, existing building and practical construction requirements before agreeing the work. Request a QuoteCall 07584 048096 25 years Construction experience Family-run A personal approach £2m Liability cover One team In-house & specialist trades About this service ## Start with what your house needs to do A successful extension begins with a clear reason for building. You may need a kitchen that works for everyday family life, a better connection to the garden or space that allows rooms elsewhere in the house to be used differently. The important question is how the additional space will connect to the rooms, circulation and services you already have. CG Joinery & Building (Aberfeldy) Ltd is a family-run business led by owner Callum Gilbert, who has 25 years of construction experience. Our residential work draws on an in-house team and specialist subcontractors. Plumbing and electrical work is carried out through specialist trades, with their requirements considered alongside the building work rather than left until the layout is already fixed. For an extension in Aberfeldy or elsewhere in Perthshire, we can assist with plans and Scottish building warrant applications and have established architect contacts. A site visit and detailed no-obligation quotation help define the proposed work. The quotation needs to reflect the design information available, the relationship with the existing house and any items that still require investigation. ### Who it’s for - Homeowners who need additional living space without overlooking the existing layout. - Families considering a larger kitchen, dining area or different ground-floor arrangement. - Owners with extension drawings who want to discuss buildability and the construction scope. Why it matters ## Resolve the awkward junctions before building The difficult part of an extension is often where new construction meets the old house. Structure, weather protection, drainage and everyday access all need attention before finishes are selected. ### New space with a poor connection A large room can still be awkward if it creates a narrow route through the house or leaves another room without a useful purpose. Consider furniture, doors and movement between spaces together. Think about daylight in the existing rooms as well as the amount of glazing proposed for the extension. ### An opening without a settled structural design Removing part of an external wall changes the way loads are supported. The opening, supporting structure and foundations need an appropriate design, not an assumption based on appearance. Establish what professional input is required and allow for the effect of structural work on adjacent floors, walls and finishes. ### External work overlooked in the budget Drainage changes, ground levels and reinstatement can be easy to miss when attention is focused on the new room. Discuss the surrounding work needed to connect the extension properly. Access routes, steps and surfaces should be included or excluded clearly so the finished scope is understood. ### Common mistakes to avoid - Choosing the footprint before checking how the existing rooms will work. - Assuming planning permission and a Scottish building warrant are the same approval. - Leaving sockets, lighting and plumbing decisions until internal finishes are underway. - Comparing prices without checking glazing, finishes, drainage and reinstatement allowances. Our process ## How we deliveryour extensions project. - 01 ### Describe the space you need Explain how you use the house now and what is not working. Share any drawings and describe the rooms or activities the extension should accommodate. A practical brief helps distinguish essential changes from optional features and gives the design discussion a useful starting point. - 02 ### Review the house and site At the site visit, discuss access, the proposed connection, visible construction and the outside space affected. Some conditions may remain unknown until suitable investigation takes place. Identify those uncertainties early so they can be addressed through design, inspection or clearly stated quotation assumptions. - 03 ### Develop the scope and approvals We can assist with plans and Scottish building warrant applications, drawing on established architect contacts where appropriate. Confirm which permissions and design inputs are needed. The detailed no-obligation quotation should identify the proposed construction, specification and exclusions rather than relying on a broad description of an extension. - 04 ### Build in a coordinated sequence Groundworks, the new structure, weather protection and the connection into the existing house need a planned relationship. Specialist plumbing and electrical work must fit that sequence. Discuss occupation and temporary separation before disruptive stages, and agree changes before they alter work already in progress. - 05 ### Review the finished extension At handover, review the agreed work, outstanding items and relevant care information. Confirm the arrangements for any required completion documentation. Builds have six-month and one-year defects liability periods on terms confirmed per project, so the reporting route and applicable scope should be understood before the job is closed out. What you gain ## The benefits of doing it properly. ### Space shaped around daily use A well-considered brief links the extension to cooking, eating, storage or family routines. It helps avoid spending the budget on floor area that looks generous on a drawing but does not solve the original problem. ### A considered old-to-new connection Attention to levels, openings and circulation makes the extension part of the house rather than an isolated addition. Those relationships should be resolved alongside structural requirements, not left to the final stages of construction. ### Services planned with the layout Heating, plumbing, lighting and socket positions influence how a room can be furnished and used. Involving the relevant specialist trades at the right stage gives these requirements a place in the construction plan. ### A clearer specification Agreeing the roof, glazing, internal finishes and external work makes the quotation more informative. It also gives you a practical basis for deciding where to prioritise expenditure without confusing a changed specification with the original price. ### An occupation plan discussed early Understanding which rooms or facilities may be affected allows you to think realistically about remaining at home. The right arrangement depends on the work, the household and how safely the site can be separated. ### Maintenance considered from the start Access to gutters, drainage points and service components should form part of the design discussion. A room that is straightforward to look after is more useful than one whose essential maintenance has been overlooked. In detail ## Practical decisions for a Perthshire extension Extension proposals need to suit the particular house and plot. A solution that works on one property may not suit another with different access, existing construction, orientation or ground conditions. ### Approvals and the information needed to build In Scotland, planning requirements and building warrant requirements are separate questions. Check the position for your proposal rather than assuming that a modest extension needs no formal consideration. Site constraints or the status of the property may affect the advice required. We assist with plans and Scottish building warrant applications, but the relevant design responsibilities and submission arrangements should be agreed for the project. Detailed information is also needed for the connection to the existing building. Roof junctions, floor levels, structural support and insulation continuity all deserve attention. Where engineering input is needed, the construction scope should follow the agreed design. A site assumption is not a substitute for information that affects the stability or weather resistance of the house. ### Groundworks, drainage and getting materials in The proposed footprint needs to be considered alongside existing drains, levels and access. Visible conditions can inform an early discussion, but hidden ground or drainage conditions may require further investigation. Agree how unknown items will be handled commercially and practically. Avoid treating an unverified assumption about foundations as a settled fact simply to produce a neat headline quotation. Delivery and storage space can influence how an extension is built, particularly where access passes close to the occupied house. Discuss what can reach the working area and what external surfaces may be disturbed. Reinstatement, garden access and any boundaries affected should be described in the scope so the end point of the building work is clear. ### Comfort, glazing and finishing choices More glazing does not automatically mean a more comfortable room. The design needs to consider heat loss, solar gain, ventilation and the use of the space throughout the year. Furniture positions and privacy also matter. These questions are best considered together rather than choosing doors and windows solely from a photograph of another property. Internal finishes need coordination with the construction beneath them. Floor build-ups affect levels; kitchen layouts affect service positions; and lighting choices affect first-fix work. Where homeowners supply fittings, agree the required information and delivery responsibilities. This helps avoid reaching a stage where a missing specification prevents the next trade from completing its part of the extension. ### Related services - Building Warrant & Architectural Coordination - Structural Alterations - Roofing ### Areas we cover - Extensions in Aberfeldy - Extensions in Kenmore - Extensions in Pitlochry - Extensions in Dunkeld Your questions ## Extensionsquestions answered. Anything else? Call Callum on 07584 048096. ### How much will my extension cost? Cost depends on the size and design, ground conditions, structural work, specification and access. Drainage, glazing, kitchen arrangements and external reinstatement can also change the scope substantially. Request a Quote for a site visit and a detailed no-obligation quotation based on your proposed extension rather than relying on a generic rate. ### How long does an extension take? The programme depends on scope, design readiness, approvals, ground conditions, weather exposure and material availability. Opening the extension into the existing house also requires careful sequencing. We discuss the factors affecting your project rather than promise a fixed duration that ignores the design and the realities of the site. ### How do we begin the process? Tell us where the house is, why you need extra space and whether drawings already exist. We discuss the proposal and arrange a site visit. The next steps are to clarify the design and approvals, define the work and review a detailed no-obligation quotation before agreeing construction arrangements. ### What defects liability arrangements apply? Builds have six-month and one-year defects liability periods, with the terms confirmed for each project. Ask what is covered, how to report an issue and how outstanding matters are recorded. These arrangements should be distinguished from routine maintenance, individual product information and any separate professional responsibilities. ### What is the expected lifespan of an extension? An extension does not have one useful lifespan covering every component. The structure, roof covering, windows, sealants and finishes have different maintenance and replacement needs. Appropriate detailing, suitable materials and ongoing care influence performance. Discuss care information and access for maintenance rather than expecting a single number for the whole addition. ### Can you attend an extension emergency? Contact us to discuss the work and current availability; immediate attendance is not guaranteed. You can contact us on 07584 048096 during our opening hours, Monday to Saturday, 6am–8pm, to discuss planned work. Opening hours do not mean immediate attendance. Where there is immediate danger, contact the appropriate emergency service or relevant utility emergency provider. ### Which local areas can I enquire from? We welcome extension enquiries for Aberfeldy and Perthshire, including Kenmore, Pitlochry and Dunkeld. Give us the property location and a description of the proposal so access and the practical requirements can be discussed. The suitability of the project needs consideration alongside its location. ### Can we live in the house during an extension? Sometimes, but it depends on the layout, the opening into the house and the facilities affected. Dust, noise, access restrictions and interruptions to services all need discussion. Do not assume the house will remain suitable for normal occupation throughout every stage; agree the proposed arrangements before work starts. Next step ## Request a Quote for your extension Call CG Joinery & Building (Aberfeldy) Ltd on 07584 048096, Monday to Saturday, 6am–8pm. Share your plans and the problems you want the extension to solve, and discuss a site visit and detailed no-obligation quotation. Request a QuoteCall 07584 048096 £2m public & employers’ liability · 6 & 12-month defects liability on builds · Mon–Sat 6am–8pm A family-run main contractor.Building homes across Perthshire. 07584 048096cgjoinerybuilding@gmail.comKeltney House, Keltneyburn, Aberfeldy, PH15 2LF Company no. SC787125 Our services - Main Contractor - Extensions - Renovations - New Builds - Project Management - Building Warrant & Architectural Coordination - Plumbing - Electrical - Joinery - Roofing - Bricklaying - Structural Alterations - First & Second Fix Joinery - Roof Repairs - Blockwork Opening hours Monday–Saturday6:00am – 8:00pm Follow us Instagram ↗Facebook ↗ Areas we cover - Aberfeldy - Pitlochry - Killin - Crieff - Dunkeld - Perth - Blair Atholl - Perth and Kinross - Bankfoot - Kenmore - Birnam - Comrie - Methven - Stanley - Scone © 2026 CG Joinery & Building (Aberfeldy) LtdPrivacyTermsCookies Call NowRequest a Quote