Building Your Own Home
Building your own home is an exciting opportunity to create a property designed around the way you live. Whether you already own a plot, are considering a replacement dwelling or are still exploring what may be possible, ABM Build can help you move from early ideas towards a practical, buildable home.
Based near Horsham, ABM Build works with homeowners across West Sussex, Surrey and the surrounding area. The team brings together design, build and project-management experience, helping clients understand the steps involved in creating a new home and the decisions that need to be made along the way.
A successful new-build project is about more than putting a structure on a site. The design needs to suit the plot, the planning route needs to be understood, budgets need to be realistic and the construction work needs to be carefully managed from the ground up. ABM Build can support as much of that journey as you need, from an initial conversation about a potential site through to the build itself.
A Complete Design, Build and Manage Approach
ABM Build offers a flexible design, build and management service, so you can choose the level of support that suits your project. Some clients come to us with drawings already prepared. Others are at a much earlier stage and need help understanding whether a site has genuine potential before they commit too heavily.
For a new-build home, this joined-up approach can be especially valuable. Decisions made during design and planning can affect cost, construction method, programme, access, services and the way the finished home performs. By considering buildability early, ABM Build can help identify practical issues before they become expensive problems on site.
- Architectural design input and practical design guidance.
- Planning and Building Regulations guidance through the relevant project stages.
- Construction and management of the build.
- Coordination with other professionals, where required.
- A flexible service that can be tailored to the client's preferred level of involvement.
Understand the site before you commit too heavily
Every site is different. A clear, level plot within an established settlement will raise different questions from an older property being considered for demolition and replacement. Access, drainage, services, neighbouring homes, trees, ecology, highways and local planning policies can all affect what is achievable.
That is why it helps to involve an experienced builder early. ABM Build can look at the practical side of a potential project, discuss the likely stages and help you think about the information you may need before moving forward.
Where specialist planning, legal, structural or technical advice is required, this should always be obtained from the appropriate professional.
Already have land?
We can help you explore the next steps, from early design and planning considerations through to budgeting, construction and project management.
Still searching?
If you are still looking for the right site, our guide to finding a building plot can help you identify opportunities and understand what to check before making an offer.
Replacement dwelling
Need planning context?
A few recent New Build Projects
Modern Bungalow Rebuild in Horsham, West Sussex
ABM Build was appointed to undertake the complete transformation of a run-down bungalow on the outskirts of Horsham in West Sussex.
New Design and Build – Crawley
New build design and build project in Crawley west Sussex, consisting of large high specification flats.
Design and Build 3 bedroom dwelling
Design and Build 3 bedroom semi-detached dwelling in Horsham West Sussex.
The New Build Process
Initial conversation
Site and feasibility review
Design and planning stage
Costing and specification
Construction & management
Finishing & handover
Local knowledge and practical construction input
- Local knowledge from a team based near Horsham and working across West Sussex and the surrounding counties.
- A joined-up design, build and management service, reducing the need for clients to coordinate every stage separately.
- Practical construction input from the early feasibility stage through to the finished build.
- Experience across residential building projects, including complex new-build homes.
- A flexible approach, allowing clients to use the parts of the service they need most.
Useful reading for self-build clients
Finding a Building Plot for a Self- Build
For people still searching for land, large gardens, replacement dwelling opportinuties or possible infill sites.
Planning Permission for a New Build Home
For people comparing full planning, outline planning, Permission in Principle and Prior Approval.
Found a Potential Site?
If you are considering purchasing land or an existing property for redevelopment, send ABM Build the sales particulars and we will be happy to provide an initial view on its development potential.
There is no charge for this initial opinion. It should not be treated as confirmation that planning permission will be granted, and we would generally advise against purchasing land without suitable planning permission unless the purchase is protected by a properly prepared conditional contract, option agreement or similar arrangement.
Areas we also cover
With decades of experience and a highly skilled workforce, we proudly offer our comprehensive building services across Sussex and Surrey. We ensure the same quality building solutions no matter where your project is located.