New builds, done properly from the foundations up
Ground up homes delivered to a premium standard by one accountable team, to your architect’s vision or ours.
A new build is an opportunity to create something truly your own right from the foundations up.
We deliver ground up homes built with quality, care and attention to detail, combining solid construction with beautifully finished interiors. Whether you’re working from an architect’s design or starting with an idea, we’re here to help bring your vision to life.
Firtree Build delivers ground up residential new builds across North London, Enfield and Hertfordshire, managing the project end to end from groundworks to handover.
Ground up, coordinated by one team
Groundworks and Foundations
The base everything else is built on, done right the first time. We handle site clearance, excavation, drainage and foundations designed for the ground conditions, including deeper foundations where North London clay or nearby trees call for them. Getting this stage right protects the whole build from movement and costly problems later.
Structure
The shell of the new home, built to a premium standard. That covers the walls, floors, roof structure and any steelwork, whether in traditional masonry or timber frame, built to the architect’s and engineer’s drawings. We work to a fixed programme and keep the build watertight as early as possible so internal work can start on time.
First and second fix
Every trade coordinated, from wiring to plastering. First fix brings in the electrics, plumbing, heating and ventilation before the walls are closed up, then plastering, and then second fix: sockets, lighting, sanitaryware, doors and joinery. One team schedules it all, so trades are not waiting on each other and quality stays consistent.
Finishes and handover
The final layer, and a home that is ready to move into. Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, decoration and external works such as landscaping and driveways are completed, then we walk you through the house, sort any snags and hand over the certificates and guarantees. You move into a finished home, not a list of jobs still to do.
Rigorous on budget and programme
A new build is a big commitment, so we are especially rigorous on the budget and the programme. You get a detailed cost set out before we start and a realistic timeline, and you always know exactly where the project stands, from groundworks to the day you get the keys.
Why Firtree for your new build
We are as comfortable taking full responsibility for the build as we are working alongside your architect and structural engineer. And the finished home is backed by a guarantee, so the standard we promise is the standard you are left with.
how it works
Consultation, quote and programme, then a managed build.
01
Consultation
We visit, listen, and advise on the best option for your home and budget.
02
Quote & design
An itemised quote and a design, with planning handled where needed.
03
Managed build
A well managed build, start to finish, with regular updates.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Good to know before you get in touch
Do you build to my architect's drawings, or design as well?
Both. If you already have an architect, we build to their drawings and work alongside them throughout, including on site. If you are starting from scratch, we can introduce you to architects we work with regularly and manage the build from their design. Either way, one team is accountable for the build from groundworks to handover.
How long does it take to build a new house?
It depends on the size and specification, but most one off homes take around 9 to 14 months on site once planning and building control are in place. Before that, allow time for drawings, planning permission and structural design. We give you a fixed build programme once drawings are signed off.
Do I need planning permission for a new build?
Yes. A new home always needs full planning permission, and Building Regulations approval for the construction. Your architect usually handles the planning application; we can advise on buildability and cost before it is submitted, which avoids redesigns later.
Will my new build come with a structural warranty?
Most mortgage lenders require a 10 year structural warranty on a new home, from a provider such as NHBC, LABC Warranty or Premier Guarantee. The warranty provider inspects the build at key stages, and we build to their standards so the home is signed off and ready to sell or mortgage.
How do you keep a new build on budget?
We price to a detailed fixed quote on the agreed drawings, with no open-ended day rates. Ground risks are investigated before we price, and the specification is agreed before work starts, so the main causes of overruns are dealt with up front.
Ready when you are
Ready to talk about
your new build?
Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with honest advice and a clear quote.