Covering Crowthorne
Crowthorne sits 10 miles south-east of Reading, with Camberley 3 miles to the south-east and Wokingham 3 miles to the north-west.
Homes in the South East
Many South East homes are inter-war or post-war semis and detached houses with room for rear and side extensions, while historic town centres and villages bring conservation area and listed building controls.
What does a knock down and rebuild involve?
We assess whether rebuilding is better value than extending and renovating, prepare the planning application for the replacement dwelling, manage the demolition notice and asbestos survey, then build the new home. The process runs much like a new build once the old house is cleared.
- Planning application for the replacement dwelling
- Demolition and site clearance
- Reconnection of services and landscaping
How much does a knock down and rebuild cost in Crowthorne?
Guide prices for knock down and rebuild, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| Knock down and rebuild | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Demolition and site clearance (total) | £15,000 to £35,000 |
| Rebuild, standard specification (per m²) | £2,100 to £2,600 per m² |
| Rebuild, good specification (per m²) | £2,600 to £3,100 per m² |
| Rebuild, high specification (per m²) | £3,100 to £3,700 per m² |
Planning and building rules in Crowthorne
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
This needs full planning permission from the council. We prepare the drawings and supporting documents, submit the application and respond to the planning officer.
What can change the price or programme?
- A replacement dwelling is usually zero-rated for VAT where the old house is demolished completely to ground level.
- Asbestos is common in post-war houses and must be removed by licensed contractors where required.
What are the steps?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- Site visit. We walk the plot or existing house, look at access, levels, services and boundaries, and talk through what could be built.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Knock down and rebuild: common questions
How long does it take?
Around 36 to 60 weeks including demolition.
What happens about asbestos?
An asbestos survey is done before demolition and any asbestos is removed safely first.
Who deals with the council for a project in Crowthorne?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Knock down and rebuild near Crowthorne
- Knock down and rebuild in Camberley
- Knock down and rebuild in Wokingham
- Knock down and rebuild in Bracknell
- Knock down and rebuild in Farnborough
Learn more about knock down and rebuild, or see every project we cover in Crowthorne.