New-build homes in Richmond

Covering Richmond

Alongside Richmond, we also cover Isleworth, Hounslow (2 miles to the west) and Barnes.

Homes in London

Terraced houses dominate many London neighbourhoods, so most projects involve shared walls, narrow access and a party wall process. Conservation areas are widespread, and some boroughs have their own mansard and basement guidance.

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
Building regulations design and warranty liaison
Groundworks, services and drainage connections

What is the guide price for a new-build home in Richmond?

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 Richmond

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. We prepare the drawings and supporting documents, submit the application and respond to the planning officer.

What can affect a new-build home?

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.

From first call to completion

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.
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 Richmond

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 Richmond?

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

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