New-build homes · Stratford

New-build homes in Stratford

Our new-build homes service covers Stratford and the rest of London. You get a fixed price in writing for the agreed specification, and one person co-ordinating the trades.

Covering Stratford

Our coverage around Stratford (E15) also includes Bow, Canning Town and Leytonstone.

Homes in London

London projects often mean working on period terraces with neighbours on both sides, tight access through the house and conservation area controls, so careful planning and party wall work matter as much as the build.

What do you get with 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
  • Groundworks, services and drainage connections
  • Superstructure, roof, windows and external finishes

How much does a new-build home cost in Stratford?

What new-build homes typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

New-build homesGuide 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

How is a new-build home approved in Stratford?

In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.

This needs full planning permission from the council.

What should Stratford homeowners check first?

  • Most lenders want a structural warranty or architect’s certificate on a new home.
  • Self-builders can usually reclaim VAT on certain materials through HMRC’s DIY housebuilders scheme where they buy them directly.

From first call to completion

  1. Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
  2. Site visit. We walk the plot or existing house, look at access, levels, services and boundaries, and talk through what could be built.
  3. Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
  4. We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

What people ask before starting

How much does it cost to build a new house?

Typically £2,000 to £3,600 per square metre to build, depending on specification, ground conditions and design. New dwellings are usually zero-rated for VAT.

Can you help with planning on a plot?

Yes. We appraise the plot, prepare the design and submit the application.

Do you work in Stratford?

Yes. Stratford is within our coverage for new-build homes, along with nearby Bow and Canning Town.

Other towns nearby

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