View building warrant fees
Check the current fees for building warrants, amendments and other applications.
Fees will increase on 1 April 2026, and all submissions on or after this date are subject to the new scale of fees.
You can use the fee calculator on eBuildingStandards.scot to estimate the value of works for your application.
Discounts for approved certifiers
Discounts are available if you submit certificates from approved certifiers at the application stage.
Certificates of design
- 10% discount per certificate applies to:
- building structure (SER)
- energy (BRE, RIAS)
Certificates of construction
- 3% discount per certificate applies to:
- electrical installations (NICEIC, SELECT)
- drainage, heating and plumbing (SNIPEF)
Discounts are fixed for work up to £100,000. For work over £100,000, discounts are calculated as percentages.
Section 89 Certificate
Certificate for Raised Structure - £244
What happens if your cost estimate is wrong
If your submitted fee does not match the expected cost:
- you will be contacted to revise the fee or provide a certified cost breakdown
- your application will be paused until the issue is resolved