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Building from the ground up gives you a home or development designed exactly for its site and its purpose. As new build contractors in London, we construct new houses and small blocks of flats, from site preparation and foundations to the roof, the services and the finished interiors.
A new build brings together more trades and more approvals than any other project. Because our team includes groundworkers, builders, plumbers, heating engineers, electricians, tilers and decorators, we run the whole construction as one programme, with one quote and one point of contact from the first dig to handover.
Our services
The construction of new detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, including self-build and bespoke homes designed for a particular plot. We build from your architect's drawings or help bring the design team together, and manage the build through to completion.
See our new build homes page
The construction of small blocks of flats and residential developments for landowners, developers and investors, managed as one programme from groundworks to the finished units.
See our building flats pageNot sure which?
Every house is different — we check what suits yours before you commit to anything.
Discuss your new buildProcess
Every new build follows the same main stages, although the detail depends on the site and the design:
checking the plot, access, boundaries, ground conditions, trees, drainage and existing services.
an architect prepares the design, and planning permission is applied for. Some sites first get outline permission, followed by approval of the details.
structural calculations, energy calculations (SAP), drainage design and full building regulations drawings.
the structural warranty is arranged, utilities are applied for, and any pre-commencement planning conditions are discharged.
site clearance, drainage runs, service ducts and foundations, which may need piling contractors on clay or poor ground.
walls, floors and roof, until the building is weathertight.
wiring, plumbing and heating, then plastering, followed by kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration.
driveways, paths, fencing and landscaping.
building control completion certificate, warranty sign-off, test certificates and a walk-round of the finished building.
What you need to know
Every new home needs full planning permission. Councils look at the design, the effect on neighbours, parking, amenity space, trees and how the building fits the street. Approval usually comes with conditions, some of which must be discharged before building starts, such as agreeing materials or a construction management plan.
Other approvals and charges you should plan for:
Warranty
A structural warranty is not a legal requirement, but in practice most new homes need one. Most mortgage lenders will not lend on a new home without a 10-year structural warranty from an approved provider, and buyers will expect one if you ever sell. Common providers include NHBC, LABC Warranty and Premier Guarantee.
The warranty must be arranged before work starts, because the provider inspects the build at key stages. We build to the provider's technical standards, work with the warranty provider you or your lender choose, and allow for their inspections in the programme.
What you need to know
New homes must meet the full building regulations. The main areas we plan for are:
Taller residential buildings are covered by the extra requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, which apply to buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys. Most small blocks of flats fall below that height.
Cost
Every new build is priced from the drawings and a site visit, and you receive a written, itemised quote. These are the main factors:
Floor area, number of storeys, and the complexity of the shape and roof.
Clay, trees, slopes or poor ground can mean deeper foundations or piling.
Masonry, timber frame or other systems.
Windows, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and finishes.
Narrow access, restricted parking or limited storage space on London sites.
Utility connections, drainage, driveways and landscaping.
Design, structural engineering, planning, building control, warranty, CIL and party wall costs.
No guesswork: you receive a written, itemised quote after your free survey, with payments staged against clear points in the work.
Timescale
The build itself depends on the size of the house, the construction method and the site, and the design, planning and approvals stage comes before it. A single house is quicker than a block of flats, and timber frame systems can shorten the time needed to make the building weathertight. Your quote includes a programme for each stage, from groundworks to handover.
08 — One team
We coordinate every trade a new build needs:
For offices, shops and other non-residential buildings, see our commercial construction service.
Full wiring, lighting, smoke alarms and certification through our domestic electrical installation service.
Heating systems through our central heating system installation and underfloor heating installation services.
Hot and cold water, bathrooms and kitchens, with tiling and decorating to finish.
New driveways and paths, so the home is complete on handover.
Areas
We build across London, with a focus on east and south-east London, on infill plots, corner sites, back-land sites and the replacement of existing buildings. See our pages for new build homes in London and building flats in London, or find us as builders in Ilford, builders in Barking, builders in Dagenham, builders in East Ham and builders in Orpington.
FAQs
Can't see your question? Call or WhatsApp us — we're happy to help before you book.
It depends mainly on the size and design of the house, the ground conditions, the construction method and the specification, plus fees, warranty and any Community Infrastructure Levy. London sites also often have restricted access. We give you a fixed, itemised quote based on the drawings and a site visit.
Design, planning and approvals come first. The build itself depends on the size of the house, the construction method and the site. A single house is quicker than a block of flats. Your quote includes a programme for each stage.
It is not a legal requirement, but most mortgage lenders require a 10-year structural warranty from an approved provider, such as NHBC, LABC Warranty or Premier Guarantee. It must be arranged before work starts, because the provider inspects the build.
Site appraisal, design and planning permission, technical design and building regulations, warranty and utilities, groundworks and foundations, the structure and roof, first fix, plastering and second fix, external works, and finally sign-off and handover.
Yes. We can price and build from your architect's planning and building regulations drawings, or work with your design team to develop them. We review the drawings early so buildability and cost are considered before the design is fixed.
It is a charge many councils make on new homes to help pay for local infrastructure. Self-builders can often claim an exemption, but the claim must be made before work starts.
One team, every trade
Next step
Tell us about your site and what you want to build. We will visit, review your drawings or plans, explain the approvals involved and send you a written, itemised quote.
Send us your site plan or drawings on WhatsApp to get started, or use our contact form.
