Building a house comes with various costs shaped by location, design and materials. On average, prices range from £160 to £280 per square foot, with factors like home size and construction complexity playing a key role.
In most cases, the average cost of planning permission for standard developments can range between £206 for householder applications and up to several thousand pounds for larger projects.
Average costs for each stage of building a property from the ground up:
- Designing the property: 5% to 15% of total build cost for an architect, £1,000 to £5,000 for a structural engineer.
- Securing planning permission: £462 per dwelling house for a full planning permission application.
- Securing Building Regulations approval: £500 to £1,000 in fees, £2,500 to £3,500 for Building Regulations drawings
- Completing groundwork and laying foundations: £95 to £280 per metre.
- Erecting the superstructure: £1,500 to £3,000 per square metre.
- Connecting electrics and plumbing: Up to £20,000, depending on your plot and existing connections.
- Flooring, plastering and carpentry: £15 to £90 per hour (additional materials costs may apply).
- Fixtures and fittings, inc. kitchens and bathrooms: £18 to £65 per hour (additional materials costs may apply).
- Painting and decorating: £250 to £400 per day.
- Gardening and landscaping: £15 to £45 per hour.
- Snagging: £300 to £600 per survey.
When considering the cost to build a house, securing multiple quotes from vetted tradespeople is essential for a comprehensive understanding of your project expenses.
