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 Stirling and Falkirk?
In Stirling and Falkirk, 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. Prices in Scotland sit near the national average for this kind of work, and the range for Stirling and Falkirk reflects that. 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 main things that change the cost:
- Size and complexity of the house
- Specification and energy systems
- Site access and demolition
- Ground conditions and foundations
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 Stirling and Falkirk?
Whether you need planning permission depends on your house and its location 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.
At the survey we check your house’s planning history and any restrictions, and tell you which route applies.
What we handle
The work we manage on a new build home:
- Structural and services design
- Mechanical and electrical installation
- Superstructure, roof and windows
- Internal fit-out and finishes
- Building control completion and warranty liaison
- Groundworks, foundations and drainage
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 9 to 14 months on site for a typical house. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 4 to 9 months, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Stirling and Falkirk
In Scotland, bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes are common, so dormer conversions are a popular way to add bedrooms.
Towns we cover in Stirling and Falkirk include Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa and Grangemouth.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions about new build homes in Stirling and Falkirk
Can you build to my architect’s design?
Yes. We price and build from your drawings, or we can manage the design for you.
Do I need planning permission for a new build home in Stirling and Falkirk?
In Scotland a new home needs planning permission and a building warrant before work starts.
What warranty will a new home need?
Lenders usually require a structural warranty or a professional consultant’s certificate. The warranty is arranged before work starts, and the provider inspects the build at key stages.
How much does a new build home cost in Stirling and Falkirk?
In Stirling and Falkirk, 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.
Do you build new build homes in Stirling and Falkirk?
Yes. We build new build homes across Stirling and Falkirk, including postcodes EH49, EH51, FK1, FK10 and FK11. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Is Community Infrastructure Levy payable?
In areas with CIL, new homes may be liable. Self-builders can apply for an exemption before work starts.