Covering Maghull
We work in Maghull (L31) and the places around it, including Kirkby, Litherland and Ormskirk.
Homes in the North West
Terraced housing is a defining feature of many North West towns, which brings party walls and narrow access into most projects, with more space to extend on suburban semis.
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.
- Design, planning application and discharge of conditions
- Superstructure, roof, windows and external finishes
- Full internal fit-out and landscaping
How much should I budget for a new-build home?
Indicative costs for new-build homes. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| 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 Maghull
Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.
This needs full planning permission from the council.
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.
How does the project run?
- 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.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
New-build homes: common questions
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 Maghull?
Yes. Maghull is within our coverage for new-build homes, along with nearby Kirkby and Litherland.
New-build homes in nearby towns
- New-build homes in Kirkby
- New-build homes in Litherland
- New-build homes in Ormskirk
- New-build homes in Bootle
Learn more about new-build homes, or see every project we cover in Maghull.