Groundworks and foundations
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
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Typical project budget
£1,800–£3,000 per m²
Use this as a planning range only. Your property, region, specification and access determine the final quotation.
What the work can include
Structural shell, roof and windows
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Mechanical and electrical systems
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Plastering, kitchens, bathrooms and handover
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
How to compare quotations
Build area and specification
Request the proposed make, model or material grade, plus a clear allowance for parts so cheaper substitutions cannot appear without agreement.
Ground conditions and utility connections
Ask what the inspection covers, which hidden conditions could change the price and how any additional work must be approved.
Energy strategy and ventilation
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
External works, landscaping and warranty
The quote should name the required registration, certificate or warranty and state who will arrange it after the work is complete.
Questions homeowners ask
What is excluded from a new-build quote?
Often design fees, utility connections, landscaping, finance costs and abnormal groundworks, so request a written exclusions schedule.
Should I use a fixed price?
A detailed fixed-price contract can reduce uncertainty, but provisional sums and client changes still need careful control.
Who arranges building control?
Confirm whether the builder, designer or an approved inspector is responsible and who supplies completion certificates.