Step 1 - Average Build Cost

You can get additional information about completing this form by reading the Beginners Guide on this CD.

Build Route	Please select Build Route A (DIY + Subcontractors) Build Route B (Subcontractors) Build Route C (Builder & Subbies) Build Route D (Main Contractor)
Number of Storeys and House Size	Please select Single Story Two Story
Gross internal floor area (including integral garages and excluding basements, roof space, detatched garages and outbuildings)	m2
Build Quality	Please select Standard Good Excellent
Region	Please select Greater London South East NW, SW, East, & Scotland Mids, Yorks, NE, & Wales

Step 2 - Adjustments

Additional accommodation area in roof	m2
Area of basement required	m2
Alternative Wall Facing Materials	Render on blockwork Timber cladding Handmade weathertiling Clay plain weathertiling Rubble walling/flint Reconstituted stone Natural stone Ashlar/bathstone
Roofing Materials	Hand made clay plain tiles Clay plain tiles New Welsh slates Second hand slates Reed thatch
Do you require Raft or Pile foundations?	Yes No
Sloping Sites If your site has a slope, enter the slope here	degrees
Bespoke Joinery If you have a quotation for bespoke doors and windows, enter it here £
Bespoke Kitchen If you have a quotation for a bespoke kitchen, enter it here £
High Ceilings If your ceiling heights are above 2.4m, enter the height in metres here	m
Detatched garages and outbuildings Typical single garage 17m2, double 35m2, triple 56m2 Enter the gross floor area of detatched garages and outbuildings here	m2

Step 3 - Additional Costs

Land Cost Varies depending on size and location but normally ranges between 33-50% of budget. Consult the plotfinder.net directory for your area to get an idea of local prices.	Land cost £
Legal Fees Conveyancing fees, Land Registry fees and local searches will typically cost in the region of £5-600. Speak to your solicitor.	Legal fees £
Site Survey By surveyor or architect. Typical cost £350–400. Speak to your designer or a surveyor.	Site survey cost £
Finance Costs See the finance section.	Finance costs £
Design Fees Architect’s fees can range from 7–15% of the total build cost for a full service involving design, tender and contract administration. Plan drawing services only are also available from architects and other professionals such as architectural technologists, surveyors, engineers and also non qualified house designers. For planning drawings expect to pay from £2,500–3,500 plus VAT plus a similar figure for Building Regulation drawings. Package suppliers, including timber frame manufacturers, usually include design fees within their package price.	Design fees £
Structural Engineer’s Fees Design calculations required for construction details (usually foundations and roof) and as required by Building Regulations. Typical costs are £400–500. Speak to your designer or a surveyor. Contact RICS 0207 222 7000.	Structural Engineer’s fees £
Planning Application Fees Detailed application fee is currently £190. Speak to your local authority planning department.	Planning Application fees £
Building Regulations Fees For a new dwelling of up to 300m2 the initial plan fee payable on submission is typically £164.50 including VAT. A further fee of £188 plus VAT for inspections is also payable. Fees for renovation and conversion work are higher. Check with your Local Authority for exact cost details. The NHBC are also able to make the statutory inspections for Building Control purposes. Contact NHBC Solo for Self Build (01494 735760) for details.	Building Regulations fees £
Warranty You need structural defects liability insurance. Typical cost £700–1,500. Read insurances in the finance section below.	Warranty costs £
All Risks Self-build Insurance You will need public liability, employer’s liability and site risk insurance. £500–800. See insurances in the finance section below.	All risks self-build insurance £
Services Connection of water, gas, electricity, telecom and drainage — typically totalling £3,500–6,000. Costs will depend on distance from the highway and the location of mains services. Contact your local utility suppliers. Off mains drainage will usually add to costs — contact specialist suppliers for a quote.	Services costs £
Demolition Costs In the case of a replacement dwelling, the cost of demolition needs to be taken into account. Typical cost is £6,000–7,000 excluding the value of any items that have salvage value.	Demolition costs £
External Works Typical expenditure on outbuildings and landscaping is around 15% of build costs.	External works £

Summary