A new build project means designing and constructing a home from the ground up, whether that is an empty plot, a knock-down and rebuild, or an infill site. BBS Design Build Transform handles the design, the approvals and the construction under one contract, for homeowners across Harrow, Wembley, Edgware and the rest of London.
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A new build is any project where a home is constructed as a new dwelling, rather than altered from an existing one. In practice we see five kinds:
Each has its own planning and cost profile, which is why the first conversation is about the site, not the style of house.
Sometimes. If the existing house is structurally sound and in the right place, extending is usually cheaper and quicker. Building new makes more sense when the house has problems that would eat the renovation budget, such as poor foundations, damp that keeps returning or a layout that no extension will fix.
A few reasons clients choose to build new:
You choose the layout, the room sizes and the light, instead of working around someone else’s walls.
Once repairs, rewiring, insulation and structural work are added up, rebuilding can come out comparable, and you finish with a modern home built to current standards.
A new home is designed to current standards from day one, with thermal efficiency that older houses rarely reach without major work.
Before design starts, we look at the plot itself. A bad surprise underground can cost more than any design change, so this is the step we would never skip.
Clay, made ground and trees nearby all change the foundation design.
Where water, drainage, gas and electricity connect, and what connection will cost.
Can delivery vehicles and a skip reach the site, and will a road or pavement need a licence?
What has been approved or refused on the plot and next door, and whether restrictions apply.
Boundaries, shared walls and Party Wall issues.
If you are still buying the land, ask us to look first. We would rather tell you about a problem before you exchange than after.
From the initial site assessment to the final handover, every stage is carefully managed to keep your new build on track.
We visit, check the plot and agree what is possible.
Architectural drawings, then structural design once the layout is settled.
We prepare and submit the application, and deal with Building Regulations.
A detailed, itemised price, so you know the figure before work starts.
Foundations, structure, roof, services and finishes.
We check every detail with you before you move in, and put any snags right.
As experienced home builders we provide new build construction services across Harrow, Wembley, Edgware, West Drayton, and surrounding areas of London. Explore our dedicated location pages to learn more about planning considerations, local project experience, and the services available in your area.
Bespoke new build homes designed and constructed by our experienced team, with support for planning, structural design, and full project management.
Explore our wider new build services, covering bespoke homes, replacement dwellings, and fully managed residential construction projects.
Custom new homes built with a fully managed design and build approach, fixed-price quotations, and dedicated project management.
Complete new build construction services, including design, planning permission support, groundworks, and high-quality home construction.
A complete new build construction service typically includes site assessment, architectural design, planning permission support, structural engineering, groundworks, full construction, interior finishing, and final handover.
Most new home construction projects take between 6 and 12 months, depending on the size, design complexity, planning requirements, and site conditions.
Yes. BBS Design Build Transform provides detailed fixed-price quotations with clear itemized costs before construction begins.
Yes. BBS Design Build Transform prepares and submits planning applications and manages communication with the relevant local authority throughout the approval process.
Building a home usually involves five main stages:
Working with experienced new build contractors helps ensure each stage is completed safely, efficiently, and in the correct order.
A renovation improves or alters an existing property, while new build construction creates a completely new home from the ground up, giving you full control over layout, energy efficiency, and modern building standards.
If you are looking at a new build construction project and want the direction of professional new home builders we would love to help you. Free consultation, fixed price bids and professional help from planning to finish.
