Cost to build a 3 bed detached house?

pusscat

Buy yourself a copy of Homebuilding and Renovating magazine, they have tables which cover the approx costs per m2 for various specifications and various parts of the country. They also give rule of thumb figures for working out more exact costs - very useful and worth a couple of £'s.

Puss

D2007

glenbat wrote:

thanks people, we already own the land and have planning permission, but it must stay with the inkeeping of the others in the area and the detailed drawings have been passed back to us. One builder we was recommended has 'estimated' between £140 - 160k
I thought this a little pricey?

If the "inkeeping" of the area means you have to use a particular type of brick/stoning then the estimate might not be too pricey.

You'll need to do some research.

jennifernil

Without knowing the size , the complexity of the design and the standard of finish it is very difficult to comment. You should get at least 3 quotes and make sure what is included. E.g. usually an amount for kitchen and bathroom fittings is included, you may want something better so would have to pay more. We requested quotes excluding these items and chose what we wanted, so it was easy to compare quotes.

Doglover88

cheerrs people
the 'flat pack' option is not an option as it has to be the same as exisitng houses in street. Red brick groundfloor and pebble dash 1st floor (not pretty i know), it'll be a simple square house no dormer windows etc no garage and been told 84 m2 floor size, and 243 m2 site size?

WaveyDave_2

glenbat wrote:

cheerrs people
the 'flat pack' option is not an option as it has to be the same as exisitng houses in street. Red brick groundfloor and pebble dash 1st floor (not pretty i know), it'll be a simple square house no dormer windows etc no garage and been told 84 m2 floor size, and 243 m2 site size?

You may still get away with a flat pack option, but it would be a bespoke timber fram as opposed to a standard (cheaper) design. Saying that, I don't think brick/block would prove that much different in price.

What's the plot like - level/trees etc?

Based on the very rough guide of £1000 you should get it done for <100k depending on any problems. Please bare in mind that this advice is worth as much as you paid for it

Buy http://www.amazon.co.uk/Housebuilders-Bible-Insiders-Construction-Jungle/dp/0954867408/sr=11-1/qid=1163546833/ref=sr_11_1/203-2621858-8447108

the author is a member of the yahoo group uk_selfbuild. Its a wealth of information.

Don't rush into it though. I would advise having a chat with a couple of local architects. Most should be happy to have an initial chat for free (at least that's what I found). Keep us updated!

jennifernil

Do you mean 84 m2 on each floor? so really 168 m2? 84 m2 is not much for a 3 bed house. Our 5 bed one is 320 m2, but 32 of that is the integral garage. These are external dimensions.
We have a bespoke timberframe construction with facing brick exterior. From outside you cannot tell the difference between timberframe and traditional.

benood

Buy http://www.amazon.co.uk/Housebuilder...621858-8447108

I agree this looks like a good book but I've heard a new edition is imminent so might be worth holding on for the up to date prices it will contain

Doglover88

Sorry Jennifer, I think it is 84m2 per floor.. Land is currently lawn, on a slight slope as its a bottom of the estate, and theres 4 bl@@dy huge conifers in a row, that need half lopping off and some type of barrier (i think concrete) fitting under ground to a certain depth to prevent the roots damaging the foundations. Out of interest, what depth would the foundations be likely to be?

jennifernil

If it is 84 m2 per floor then a price of 125-130k would be reasonable. Any architects fees etc would come on top. Expensive fittings and finishes would push up the cost.
Foundation depth will depend on ground conditions. Are you not allowed to remove the conifers?