What is a new build home?
A new build home is a house built from the ground up on a cleared plot, a garden plot or a replacement-dwelling site. We work with plot owners and self-builders to design, gain approvals and build the house, either to a fixed design or from initial ideas.
How much does a new build home cost in Bonnyrigg?
In Bonnyrigg, a new build home typically costs £1,950–£3,100 per m² of floor area (build cost), including VAT at 0% (zero-rated for qualifying new dwellings). For a typical 150 m² project that is roughly £292,500–£465,000. Building costs in Scotland are close to the UK average, so the figures for Bonnyrigg are close to our national guide. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (105 m²) | £205,000–£325,500 |
| Typical project (150 m²) | £292,500–£465,000 |
| Larger project (210 m²) | £409,500–£651,000 |
| Rate per m² | £1,950–£3,100 |
The biggest cost drivers are:
- Specification and energy systems
- External works and landscaping
- Services connections
- Site access and demolition
Your exact price depends on the survey and drawings. The guide price tool gives a quick range in the meantime.
Do you need planning permission for a new build home in Bonnyrigg?
Before anything is built in Bonnyrigg, we confirm which approvals apply in Scotland. In Scotland a new home needs planning permission and a building warrant before work starts.
In Scotland a building warrant is needed before work starts on most extensions, loft conversions and conversions. It is issued by the council’s building standards service. When the work is finished, a completion certificate is submitted and accepted by the council after inspection.
If the answer is not clear-cut, we can apply for formal confirmation before you commit to the build.
What we handle
On a typical new build home we handle:
- Site appraisal and feasibility
- Superstructure, roof and windows
- Design and planning application
- Building control completion and warranty liaison
- Mechanical and electrical installation
- Groundworks, foundations and drainage
How long does it take?
Allow 9 to 14 months on site for a typical house. Design and approvals come first and typically take 4 to 9 months, depending on the approval route.
Building in Bonnyrigg
In Scotland, bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes are common, so dormer conversions are a popular way to add bedrooms.
Our Bonnyrigg coverage includes postcode districts EH19, and we also work in nearby places such as Musselburgh, Penicuik and Broxburn.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions about new build homes in Bonnyrigg
How much does a new build home cost in Bonnyrigg?
In Bonnyrigg, a new build home typically costs £1,950–£3,100 per m² of floor area (build cost), including VAT at 0% (zero-rated for qualifying new dwellings). A typical 150 m² project comes to roughly £292,500–£465,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Is Community Infrastructure Levy payable?
In areas with CIL, new homes may be liable. Self-builders can apply for an exemption before work starts.
Do you build new build homes in Bonnyrigg?
Yes. We build new build homes across Bonnyrigg, including postcodes EH19. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Can you build to my architect’s design?
Yes. We price and build from your drawings, or we can manage the design for you.
How long does a new build take?
A typical house takes 9 to 14 months on site after approvals.
Do I need planning permission for a new build home in Bonnyrigg?
In Scotland a new home needs planning permission and a building warrant before work starts.