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New Build Homes — Essex & London

New Build Homes
Essex & London

Ground-up residential construction — from site preparation and foundations through to a fully finished home, handed over to your specification. One contractor, groundwork to keys.

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★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
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New Build Homes — Essex & London

Your Home,
Built From The Ground Up

A Harwood Homes new build gives you exactly what you want — a home designed around your life, not a developer's profit margin. We work from your architectural drawings and deliver a finished home to your exact specification.

From the initial groundworks and foundation slab through to the last coat of paint, we manage every element of the build under one contract with one dedicated contact throughout.

We use specialist tradespeople at every stage — structural engineers, bricklayers, roofers, joiners, electricians, plumbers and interior specialists — all coordinated by your project manager.

Our new build service includes full planning coordination, building regulations management, structural warranties and a comprehensive snagging process at handover.

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What We Build

The Build Process

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01
Pre-Construction

Planning permission, structural engineering, building control application, programme development and contractor procurement — all managed before a single spade goes in the ground.

02
Groundworks & Foundations

Site clearance, excavation, drainage installation, foundation construction — strip, raft or pile foundations depending on ground conditions and structural design.

03
Structural Frame & Envelope

Superstructure construction — walls, floors and roof — to a weathertight stage. Cavity wall insulation, roofing system and all external openings installed.

04
First Fix

Electrical containment, plumbing pipework, heating system, mechanical ventilation and all hidden services installed before plastering commences.

05
Plastering & Second Fix

Full plastering throughout, followed by second fix electrical and plumbing, joinery, kitchen and bathroom installations and internal staircase.

06
Finishing & Handover

Decoration, flooring, tiling, external landscaping, snagging inspection and formal handover with all certificates, warranties and documentation.

How We Work

Your Project — Start to Finish

A structured, fully managed process from first conversation to final handover.

01
Free Site Visit

We visit your property, discuss your plans and provide a fully transparent, itemised quote. No obligation.

02
Design & Planning

We coordinate architects, structural engineers and manage planning permission and building regulations on your behalf.

03
The Build

We manage every element — groundwork, structure, brickwork, roofing and full internal fit-out — with weekly written updates throughout.

04
Handover & Sign-Off

Full snagging inspection, building control sign-off, and your completed project handed over to your satisfaction.

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Why Choose Us

Why Homeowners Choose Harwood

We focus exclusively on high specification residential construction in Essex and London. No commercial contracts, no volume building — just premium quality delivered to an uncompromising standard.

Every project is rated 5 stars by our clients on Google. We are proud of our reputation for quality, reliability and clear communication throughout every single build.

✓ Full planning application and building regulations management
✓ Site preparation, demolition (if required) and groundworks
✓ Structural frame — brick and block, timber frame or steel frame
✓ Roofing, weatherproofing and external cladding or brickwork
✓ First and second fix — all electrical, plumbing and heating systems
✓ Internal fit-out — plastering, joinery, kitchens, bathrooms
✓ Decoration, flooring and final finishes throughout
✓ Structural warranty and building control completion certificate
60+
Years Combined Experience
5.0★
Google Rating
100%
Fully Managed
1
Contractor Throughout
★★★★★

“One point of contact throughout. The brickwork matched our existing property perfectly and the whole process was professionally managed. Couldn’t recommend them more highly.”

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Essex
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Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say

Verified reviews from homeowners across Essex and London

★★★★★

“From initial consultation to final handover, the standard of work was exceptional. The project was delivered on time, on budget and with a level of communication we had never experienced from a building company before.”

Private Homeowner
Chelmsford, Essex
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★★★★★

“Harwood Homes completed our full house renovation and extension. One point of contact throughout, structured weekly updates and a finished result that genuinely exceeded our expectations. Cannot recommend highly enough.”

Residential Client
Brentwood, Essex
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★★★★★

“The attention to detail in the brickwork and the quality of the finish throughout our renovation was outstanding. Harwood Homes operate at a completely different level to other contractors we have used.”

Home Renovation Client
East London
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FAQs

New Build Homes Questions

Common questions from homeowners across Essex and London.

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+ Do I need to have planning permission before contacting you?
No. We can assist from the very earliest stage — including working with your architect or recommending one, reviewing existing drawings, and managing the planning application process.
+ How long does a new build take?
A typical two-storey detached home takes 9–14 months from start on site. Larger or more complex builds take longer. We provide a detailed programme at the start of every project and update it throughout.
+ What structural warranty do you provide?
We work with recognised structural warranty providers (NHBC, Build-Zone, Premier Guarantee) to provide a 10-year structural warranty with every new build. This is required by mortgage lenders and is included in our service.

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