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Abc Architecture Abc Architecture is owned by Fraser and Steven. If you need advice on altering or extending your hom

If you'd like builders on site next summer, the time to start is now. 📅People often underestimate how long it takes to g...
16/10/2026

If you'd like builders on site next summer, the time to start is now. 📅

People often underestimate how long it takes to get from an idea to a start on site:

⏳ 6 to 12 months if you need planning permission and a Building Warrant
⏳ 3 to 5 months if you only need a Building Warrant

That's before the first foundation is dug. Getting the builder you want can be competitive too, so having your consents in hand puts you ahead.

Consents in Scotland last 3 years and can be extended, so starting early doesn't lock you in.

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat: 0131 510 8555

Kind words from Cahel, who has taken two projects through with Fraser, from the first scheme to planning and building wa...
13/10/2026

Kind words from Cahel, who has taken two projects through with Fraser, from the first scheme to planning and building warrant.

"I would not hesitate to use ABC again."

Thanks Cahel. Repeat clients are the best compliment we get. ⭐

Got a project in mind, big or small? Call us on 0131 510 8555.

Whether you need permission to take out a wall depends on one thing first: house or flat.🏠 In a house, planning permissi...
09/10/2026

Whether you need permission to take out a wall depends on one thing first: house or flat.

🏠 In a house, planning permission usually isn't needed for internal walls.
🏢 In a flat, almost all internal alterations need planning permission.
✅ If the wall is load-bearing, you'll always need a Building Warrant, with a structural engineer specifying the steel.

Always assume a wall is load-bearing until it's been checked. We'll tell you straight what your project needs, and handle the applications for you.

Pictured: a ground floor flat in Merchiston we reconfigured and extended.

Free consultation: 0131 510 8555

A double garage in Currie, turned into a music studio for a full band. Drum kit included. 🥁The brief: room to rehearse, ...
06/10/2026

A double garage in Currie, turned into a music studio for a full band. Drum kit included. 🥁

The brief: room to rehearse, with next to no sound getting out. Working with Edinburgh-based sound engineers, we designed a "room within a room":

🔇 A floating inner floor on impact matting, separate from the concrete base
🧱 Inner walls and ceiling held off the outer blockwork on acoustic clips
🪟 Double-skin windows and a second set of sealed studio doors

The result is a verified 50-decibel sound reduction, in a building that looks like a tidy garden room from outside.

Thinking about a garage conversion or garden room? Call us on 0131 510 8555.

One question we often deal with early on in the process is regarding planning and building warrant. Generally planning p...
01/10/2026

One question we often deal with early on in the process is regarding planning and building warrant. Generally planning permission from the council isn’t required for someone looking to convert their garage for use as a home office. There are some exceptions that we will dive into here. As for other administrative portions of the work, there will be some requirement for building regulations to be satisfied. However, there is nothing out of the ordinary or onerous - More here :

https://www.abcarchitecture.co.uk/resource-centre/build-a-home-office-in-your-garage/

A tired city centre flat, reworked as a 6 bed HMO.At New John's Place in Edinburgh, the existing flat was in need of a c...
24/09/2026

A tired city centre flat, reworked as a 6 bed HMO.

At New John's Place in Edinburgh, the existing flat was in need of a complete renovation. Our design relocated the kitchen to create an open plan living, kitchen and dining room, and upgraded each bedroom for individual lets to students and young professionals.

Here's how it turned out.

Thinking about an HMO conversion or a change of use? Call us on 0131 510 8555 or visit abcarchitecture.co.uk

Thinking about adding a skylight or roof window, but unsure about the rules? 📐Homeowners often ask whether adding a roof...
21/09/2026

Thinking about adding a skylight or roof window, but unsure about the rules? 📐

Homeowners often ask whether adding a roof light requires formal planning permission or a building warrant. In Scotland, while many installations fall under permitted development, altering roof timbers, adding windows in conservation areas, or ensuring proper thermal performance (U-values) often requires building control approval.

At ABC Architecture, our focused design service covers the practical details:

Assessing existing roof structures and load paths

Choosing the best positioning for maximum daylight and minimal summer glare

Preparing technical drawings and securing necessary council consents

17/09/2026

Bridging the gap between an elevated ground floor and the garden lawn. 📐🌿

To create a practical link to the outdoors, we installed large-format sliding patio doors leading directly onto a new raised composite deck, bringing in plenty of daylight and opening up views across the garden.

Take a look at the full project details and photos on our website:

https://www.abcarchitecture.co.uk/projects/bungalow-reconfiguration-in-edinburgh/

Are you dreaming of the convenience of a new en-suite bathroom but not sure where to start? 🏡✨For many households in Edi...
14/09/2026

Are you dreaming of the convenience of a new en-suite bathroom but not sure where to start? 🏡✨

For many households in Edinburgh and the Lothians, a well-planned en-suite is one of the smartest ways to maximise your home’s potential. At ABC Architecture, we specialise in clever spatial solutions. We guide homeowners through the entire process, from finding the perfect, compliant spot to navigating complex Scottish plumbing and ventilation regulations.

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18a Rothesay Place
Edinburgh
EH37SQ

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