Covering Blackpool
Blackpool is about 15 miles west of Preston. We also cover Thornton-Cleveleys (4 miles to the north), Lytham St Annes and Fleetwood.
Homes in the North West
The North West has long rows of Victorian terraced houses in its towns and cities, alongside inter-war semis and post-war estates, so rear extensions, dormer lofts and kitchen extensions are common projects.
What does a new-build home involve?
We can take a plot from feasibility through planning, detailed design, building regulations, construction and handover, or build to a design and planning permission you already have. The structure can be traditional masonry or timber frame, and we work to the energy and ventilation rules that apply to new homes in each nation.
- Plot appraisal and feasibility
- Building regulations design and warranty liaison
- Superstructure, roof, windows and external finishes
How much should I budget for a new-build home?
Guide prices for new-build homes, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| New-build homes | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £2,000 to £2,500 per m² |
| Good specification | £2,500 to £3,000 per m² |
| High specification | £3,000 to £3,600 per m² |
What approvals does a new-build home need in England?
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 should I think about before starting?
- Most lenders want a structural warranty or architect’s certificate on a new home.
- Self-builders can usually reclaim VAT on certain materials through HMRC’s DIY housebuilders scheme where they buy them directly.
What happens after I enquire?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Questions about a new-build home in Blackpool
Is VAT charged on building a new house?
Building a new dwelling is usually zero-rated when done by a VAT-registered builder. We confirm the position for your project.
Can you help with planning on a plot?
Yes. We appraise the plot, prepare the design and submit the application.
Do you work in Blackpool?
Yes. Blackpool is within our coverage for new-build homes, along with nearby Thornton-Cleveleys and Lytham St Annes.
New-build homes in nearby towns
- New-build homes in Thornton-Cleveleys
- New-build homes in Lytham St Annes
- New-build homes in Fleetwood
- New-build homes in Southport
Learn more about new-build homes, or see every project we cover in Blackpool.

