Covering Dorchester
Our coverage around Dorchester (DT1) also includes Weymouth, Bridport and Yeovil.
Homes in the South West
In the South West, matching local stone, render or slate is often the main design question, and conservation areas and listed buildings are common in historic towns.
What is included in a knock down and rebuild in Dorchester?
Knock down and rebuild means demolishing an existing house and building a new one in its place, often a bungalow or poorly built post-war house replaced by a larger, more efficient home. Because the new house counts as a new dwelling, the build is usually zero-rated for VAT.
- Planning application for the replacement dwelling
- Asbestos survey, demolition notice and service disconnections
- Demolition and site clearance
How much does a knock down and rebuild cost in Dorchester?
Indicative costs for knock down and rebuild. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| 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 |
Do you need permission for a knock down and rebuild in Dorchester?
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
This needs full planning permission from the council.
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.
- You will need somewhere to live for most of a year.
From first call to completion
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- 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.
How do I get a price for knock down and rebuild in Dorchester?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Other towns nearby
- Knock down and rebuild in Weymouth
- Knock down and rebuild in Bridport
- Knock down and rebuild in Yeovil
- Knock down and rebuild in Poole
Learn more about knock down and rebuild, or see every project we cover in Dorchester.