Knock down and rebuild in Lisburn

Covering Lisburn

Lisburn sits 7 miles south-west of Belfast, with Belfast 7 miles to the north-east and Newtownabbey 11 miles to the north-east.

Homes in County Antrim

Across Northern Ireland you find city terraces, suburban semis and rural bungalows and farmhouses, so the right approach depends on the plot and the planning history.

What is included in a knock down and rebuild in Lisburn?

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.

Asbestos survey, demolition notice and service disconnections
New foundations, structure and full fit-out
Reconnection of services and landscaping

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

Typical ranges for knock down and rebuild. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.

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 Lisburn?

Projects in Northern Ireland need planning clearance from one of the eleven councils and building control approval, also from the council. The Party Wall etc. Act does not extend to Northern Ireland, so work near neighbours is agreed directly and documented carefully.

This needs full planning permission from the council in Northern Ireland, plus building control approval.

What should I think about before starting?

You will need somewhere to live for most of a year.
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.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Your questions answered

Is it cheaper to knock down and rebuild or renovate?

It depends on the existing house. Where a house needs major structural work and a large extension, rebuilding can be similar cost and gives a better result. We compare both at feasibility.

Do I need planning permission?

Yes, for the replacement dwelling.

Do you work in Lisburn?

Yes. Lisburn is within our coverage for knock down and rebuild, along with nearby Belfast and Newtownabbey.

Knock down and rebuild near Lisburn

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