Family-run builders · Aberfeldy & Perthshirecgjoinerybuilding@gmail.com07584 048096 Menu Home / Services / Renovations Residential renovations # Renovations in Aberfeldy Start with how you want your home to work. CG Joinery & Building (Aberfeldy) Ltd helps homeowners consider layouts, existing construction and practical building 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 ## Give the renovation a practical purpose A renovation brief should explain what is not working in the house today. You may want a kitchen better suited to family life, different movement between rooms or a layout that makes existing space more useful. Consider doors, furniture, storage and everyday activities together rather than selecting finishes before deciding how the rooms should function. CG Joinery & Building (Aberfeldy) Ltd is a family-run business led by owner Callum Gilbert, who has 25 years of construction experience. Residential work draws on an in-house team and specialist subcontractors. Plumbing and electrical work is carried out through specialist trades, whose requirements need consideration alongside the building work and the proposed layout. For a project in Aberfeldy or Perthshire, a site visit and detailed no-obligation quotation help define the proposed work. We can assist with plans and Scottish building warrant applications and have established architect contacts. Agree the information needed, the scope of construction and any matters requiring investigation before treating the specification as settled. ### Who it’s for - Homeowners reconsidering how existing rooms connect and support everyday routines. - Families planning changes to kitchen arrangements, services or internal finishes. - Owners with drawings who want to discuss construction requirements and the proposed scope. Why it matters ## Look beyond the visible finishes Layout decisions can affect structure, services and adjacent finishes. Understanding those relationships gives the renovation a clearer starting point than choosing individual features in isolation. ### A new layout with awkward circulation Changing a room does not automatically improve the house. Check routes between spaces, door positions and furniture arrangements. Consider daylight in neighbouring rooms as well as the room being changed, and make sure each space retains a useful purpose. ### Structural changes based on assumptions An opening can change how loads are supported. Establish the design and professional input required rather than judging construction by appearance. Consider the effect on surrounding floors, walls and finishes when defining the work and discussing what needs investigation. ### Services decided after the finishes Kitchen arrangements, lighting and socket positions influence construction decisions. Plumbing and electrical requirements should be coordinated with the layout. Leaving those choices unresolved can prevent the next trade from completing its work or alter work already in progress. ### Common mistakes to avoid - Choosing finishes before checking the layout and construction requirements. - Treating planning permission and a Scottish building warrant as the same approval. - Assuming visible conditions reveal everything about the existing building. - Comparing quotations without checking specifications, exclusions and reinstatement. Our process ## How we deliveryour renovations project. - 01 ### Explain what needs to change Describe how you use the house and which arrangements are causing difficulty. Share any drawings and identify essential changes separately from optional features. A practical brief gives the layout discussion direction without assuming that every initial idea belongs in the agreed work. - 02 ### Review the existing house At the site visit, discuss visible construction, access and the rooms or facilities affected. Some conditions may remain unknown until suitable investigation takes place. Identify those uncertainties so the quotation can distinguish confirmed information from assumptions that still need checking. - 03 ### Define the design and scope Confirm the permissions and design inputs needed. We can assist with plans and Scottish building warrant applications, with established architect contacts where appropriate. Review a detailed no-obligation quotation covering the proposed work, specification and exclusions rather than relying on a broad description of renovation. - 04 ### Coordinate the building work Structural work, specialist plumbing and electrical work, and internal finishes need a considered sequence. Discuss occupation, access and temporary separation before disruptive stages. Agree changes before they affect work underway, including changes arising from fittings or specifications supplied by the homeowner. - 05 ### Review the agreed work At handover, review outstanding items and relevant care information, and confirm arrangements for any required completion documentation. Ask which defects liability terms apply to the project, how to report an issue and how outstanding matters will be recorded. What you gain ## The benefits of doing it properly. ### A layout guided by daily use Linking decisions to cooking, storage, eating and movement helps keep the original purpose in view. A useful room depends on more than its appearance or the amount of space shown on a drawing. ### Structure considered alongside layout Reviewing openings, levels and support together helps define the construction required. Design information should guide structural changes rather than leaving important decisions to assumptions about the existing house. ### Services included in the discussion Heating, plumbing, lighting and sockets affect how rooms can be furnished and used. Considering specialist trades alongside the layout gives their requirements a place before finishes are underway. ### A more informative quotation An agreed specification makes inclusions and exclusions easier to understand. It also provides a basis for prioritising expenditure without confusing a changed choice of materials or fittings with the original scope. ### Occupation discussed before disruption Knowing which rooms and facilities may be affected helps you consider remaining at home realistically. Arrangements depend on the household, the work and whether occupied areas can be separated safely. ### Care considered at handover Different finishes and components have different maintenance needs. Discuss relevant care information and access to service components rather than assuming every part of the completed work will need the same attention. In detail ## Decisions to settle before renovation work The existing house, access and proposed changes shape the practical requirements. A solution that suits one property may not suit another, even when the desired layout looks similar. ### Approvals and structural information In Scotland, planning requirements and building warrant requirements are separate questions. Check the position for the proposal rather than assuming a change needs no formal consideration. Property status and site constraints may affect the advice required. Agree design responsibilities and submission arrangements for the project. Where engineering input is needed, the construction scope should follow the agreed design. Openings, supporting structure and floor levels deserve attention before adjacent finishes are selected. An assumption about existing construction is not a substitute for information affecting the stability or weather resistance of the house. ### Access, disruption and unknown conditions Delivery and storage space can influence the way building work is organised, particularly around an occupied house. Discuss routes to working areas and surfaces that may be disturbed. Describe reinstatement clearly so the expected end point is understood rather than leaving surrounding work outside the conversation. Visible conditions help an early discussion but may not resolve every construction question. Agree how unknown items will be investigated and handled practically and commercially. Dust, noise, access restrictions and interruptions to services also need discussion before assuming normal occupation can continue through every stage. ### Finishes, fittings and room comfort Floor build-ups affect levels, kitchen layouts affect service positions and lighting choices affect first-fix work. Where homeowners supply fittings, agree the information required and delivery responsibilities. Missing specifications can prevent the next trade from completing its part, so selections need coordination with the construction sequence. Where glazing forms part of the proposal, consider heat loss, solar gain, ventilation, privacy and furniture positions together. More glazing does not automatically make a room more comfortable. Choices should relate to how the space will be used throughout the year, not solely to a photograph of another property. ### Related services - Building Warrant & Architectural Coordination - Structural Alterations - Roofing ### Areas we cover - Renovations in Aberfeldy - Renovations in Kenmore - Renovations in Pitlochry - Renovations in Dunkeld Your questions ## Renovationsquestions answered. Anything else? Call Callum on 07584 048096. ### How is a renovation quotation prepared? The scope, design, structural work, specification and access influence the quotation. Plumbing, electrical requirements and reinstatement also need clear definition. Request a Quote to discuss a site visit and detailed no-obligation quotation based on the proposed work, including any assumptions requiring further investigation. ### Can you help with plans and a building warrant? We can assist with plans and Scottish building warrant applications and have established architect contacts. Confirm the design input, permissions and submission arrangements required for your proposal. Planning permission and a building warrant are separate matters and should not be treated as interchangeable approvals. ### What should I share at the first discussion? Give the property location, describe what is not working and explain how you want to use the rooms. Share existing drawings and any decisions already made about fittings or finishes. Identify essential changes and optional features so the discussion has a practical starting point. ### Can we remain at home during the work? That depends on the layout, the facilities affected and whether the working area can be separated safely. Discuss dust, noise, access restrictions and possible interruptions to services. Do not assume the house will remain suitable for normal occupation at every stage. ### Who carries out plumbing and electrical work? Residential work draws on an in-house team and specialist subcontractors, with plumbing and electrical work carried out through specialist trades. Their requirements should be considered alongside the building work, particularly where kitchen arrangements, lighting or socket positions influence the layout and finishes. ### How is the programme agreed? The programme depends on scope, design readiness, approvals and material availability, with site conditions and weather exposure relevant to the work involved. Discuss the factors affecting your proposal and the sequence of disruptive work rather than relying on a fixed duration before the requirements are understood. ### What should we check at handover? Review the agreed work, outstanding items, care information and arrangements for any required completion documentation. Builds have six-month and one-year defects liability periods on terms confirmed per project. Clarify the applicable scope and reporting route, distinguishing these arrangements from maintenance and individual product information. ### Which areas can I enquire from? Contact us about a property in Aberfeldy or Perthshire, including Kenmore, Pitlochry and Dunkeld. Give the location and describe the proposed work so access and practical requirements can be discussed. Project suitability needs consideration alongside the address. Next step ## Request a Quote for your renovation Call CG Joinery & Building (Aberfeldy) Ltd on 07584 048096, Monday to Saturday, 6am–8pm. Share your plans 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