Covering Exeter
Our coverage around Exeter (EX2) also includes Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot.
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 do you get with a new-build home?
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.
- Design, planning application and discharge of conditions
- Building regulations design and warranty liaison
- Superstructure, roof, windows and external finishes
How much does a new-build home cost in Exeter?
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 |
Do you need permission for a new-build home in Exeter?
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. We prepare the drawings and supporting documents, submit the application and respond to the planning officer.
What should I think about before starting?
- Utility connections (water, sewer, power) can take months to arrange, so we apply early.
- Most lenders want a structural warranty or architect’s certificate on a new home.
What are the steps?
- 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.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Your questions answered
Can you help with planning on a plot?
Yes. We appraise the plot, prepare the design and submit the application.
How long does it take to build a house?
Usually 30 to 52 weeks on site, depending on size and method of construction.
How do I get a price for new-build homes in Exeter?
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
- New-build homes in Exmouth
- New-build homes in Tiverton
- New-build homes in Newton Abbot
- New-build homes in Torquay
Learn more about new-build homes, or see every project we cover in Exeter.

