New-build homes in Kelso

Covering Kelso

Kelso sits 18 miles north-east of Hawick, with Galashiels 15 miles to the west and Selkirk 16 miles to the west.

Because the Scottish Borders covers a wide area, we confirm availability after the first call and include any travel costs in the written quote rather than adding them later.

Homes in the Scottish Borders

In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.

What is included in a new-build home in Kelso?

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 Kelso?

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

Planning and building rules in Kelso

Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.

This needs planning permission and a building warrant from your council in Scotland before work starts. We prepare both applications.

What should I think about before starting?

Utility connections (water, sewer, power) can take months to arrange, so we apply early.
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?

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.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Questions about a new-build home in Kelso

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.

Do you work in Kelso?

Yes. Kelso is within our coverage for new-build homes, along with nearby Galashiels and Selkirk.

New-build homes in nearby towns

Learn more about new-build homes, or see every project we cover in Kelso.