Knock down and rebuild in Horley

Covering Horley

We work in Horley (RH6) and the places around it, including Crawley, Redhill and Reigate.

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
Asbestos survey, demolition notice and service disconnections
Demolition and site clearance

How much should I budget for a knock down and rebuild?

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

How is a knock down and rebuild approved in Horley?

Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.

This needs full planning permission from the council.

What can affect a knock down and rebuild?

Planning policy on replacement dwellings varies, especially in green belt and countryside.
Asbestos is common in post-war houses and must be removed by licensed contractors where required.

How does the project run?

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.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

Knock down and rebuild: common questions

Do I need planning permission?

Yes, for the replacement dwelling.

How long does it take?

Around 36 to 60 weeks including demolition.

Can you visit a house in Horley to quote?

Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.

Knock down and rebuild near Horley

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