Want to know how much it costs to build your own home? Our ready reckoner, powered by the Build It Estimating Service, will help you gauge what size, style and quality of house you can achieve on your project budget

Rick and Angie Cross built their highspec, 130m2 eco home for £265,000

DAVE BURTON

One of the first things you’ll want to figure out on your new build journey is just how much it’s likely to cost. Every self build is different, of course, so the answer will depend on a host of considerations – including the size of the house, number of storeys, quality of materials and finishes you want to specify, location and more. One key benefit of building a bespoke home is your project will be zero rated for VAT – so you can get much more for your money compared to buying a new house on the open market.

The self build cost table and accompanying project advice in this article, prepared by the experts at the Build It Estimating Service, will give you an insight into what you need to know when planning your project budget. To help start your scheme off on the right foot, we’ve looked at five different sizes of new build home, along with a variety of single-storey, dormer and full house types: