New Builds
New Build Construction: From Foundation to Handover in the UK
18 Jul 2026
Building a new home is one of the most rewarding investments you will ever make. Unlike renovating or extending, a new build gives you complete creative freedom.
TYPES OF NEW BUILD PROJECTS
Custom-Built Home
A single property designed and built to your exact specifications.
Developer-Style Build
A production approach where a proven house design is adapted to your plot and preferences.
Small Development
Lucstar also works with landowners and investors to deliver small-scale developments of 2 to 10 units.
HOW MUCH DOES A NEW BUILD COST?
Basic specification: ??1,500 ??? ??2,000 per sqm
Mid-range specification: ??2,000 ??? ??2,800 per sqm
High-end specification: ??2,800 ??? ??4,000+ per sqm
THE NEW BUILD PROCESS
Step 1: Plot Acquisition and Feasibility
Step 2: Design and Planning
Step 3: Building Regulations and Technical Design
Step 4: Groundworks and Superstructure
Step 5: First Fix
Step 6: Second Fix
Step 7: Snagging and Handover
HOW LONG DOES A NEW BUILD TAKE?
Total: 16 to 22 weeks for a single detached home.
GET A FREE NEW BUILD QUOTE
If you have a plot and a vision, Lucstar Construction can make it a reality.
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