Example Break Down Of Itemised Self Build Costs



Be aware this is an example is based on an expert handling all the work for you. This is always going to be the most expensive route to take when planning the costs of your home

During the planning stage of your self build, be prepared for the fact that there are a variety of different costs to consider. Below you will find an example cost break down in metre squared from a construction company located in Oxfordshire. These are



Pre-construction - £100



Substructure - £120



Superstructure - £450



External finishes - £280



Services and fit-out - £500



External Works - £100



Prelims - £170



Pre-construction involves the first stages of the build including investigating the site, demolition work and clearance of the debris. New utilities will also be included in this cost.



Substructure involves everything from drains to insulation and floor slab, While the superstructure involves internal walls, upper floors, insulation and roof structure.



External finishes may include the tile for the roof, wall cladding and gutters.



Services and the fit-out are far more comprehensive including decorations, the bathrooms, the kitchen tiles, floor finishes and more.



External works are everything from the driveway to turfing the garden.



Finally, preliminary costs cover health and safety, scaffolding, as well as site management. Basically, this is what you’ll pay to ensure that the project is being handled the right way.



As you can see, the services and fit-out are the most expensive piece of the breakdown at roughly 28% of the total cost.



By breaking down these costs, we can also find an example estimate of the total charge for the home.



If you were building a home that was 100 square metres, you would need to pay roughly £180,000.



For a 3-4 bedroom home that reached 150 metres squared, you would need to pay £270,000.



Be aware this is an example is based on an expert handling all the work for you. This is always going to be the most expensive route to take when planning the costs of your home. However, if you choose the right team it will provide peace of mind that everything is being completed to the level of quality that you would expect.



It’s worth noting that this does do not include a variety of other fees. For legal costs, you could be expected to pay between £500 and £1000. This will ensure that your home is completed and meets standard regulations. It will also ensure that if anything does go wrong, you are protected.



You will also need to pay land tax and stamp duty. That’s 1% for property valued between £125,000 to £250,000, 3% for homes up to £500,000 and 4% for anything over this.



You may also need to pay for planning application fees too which will be just over £300 for the average self-build. This can become more expensive if your plans continuously get rejected.



You may find that these costs are covered and included in a fixed price offered by the main contractor. This is another benefit of spending more to get all the work completed by a professional. Everything you need can be included in the initial quote you receive.

