Covering Craigavon
Our coverage around Craigavon (BT62, BT63, BT64) also includes Portadown (3 miles to the south-west) and Banbridge.
Homes in County Armagh
Northern Ireland has a high proportion of detached houses and bungalows outside the cities, which often suit side extensions, rear extensions and upward extensions.
What is a new-build home?
A new-build home is a house built from the ground up on a plot, whether a one-off self-build for your family or a small group of homes. Building a new dwelling is usually zero-rated for VAT when carried out by a VAT-registered builder, which is a major cost difference from extensions and renovations.
- Planning and building control applications to the council
- Design, planning application and discharge of conditions
- Groundworks, services and drainage connections
How much should I budget for a new-build home?
Typical ranges for new-build homes. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| 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 |
Do you need permission for a new-build home in Craigavon?
Northern Ireland projects need planning clearance and building control approval from the local council. We prepare the applications and agree any work near neighbouring property directly with the neighbours.
This needs full planning permission from the council in Northern Ireland, plus building control approval.
What can affect a new-build home?
- Most lenders want a structural warranty or architect’s certificate on a new home.
- Planning conditions often need discharging before work starts.
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.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
What people ask before starting
How long does it take to build a house?
Usually 30 to 52 weeks on site, depending on size and method of construction.
Do I need a structural warranty?
If you need a mortgage or may sell within ten years, a structural warranty or professional consultant’s certificate is usually required.
How do I get a price for new-build homes in Craigavon?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
New-build homes in nearby towns
- New-build homes in Portadown
- New-build homes in Banbridge
- New-build homes in Armagh
- New-build homes in Lisburn
Learn more about new-build homes, or see every project we cover in Craigavon.