New Builds In Farnham
A new home in Farnham has to sit comfortably in a town that values its character, and the planning process reflects that. Every new dwelling needs full planning permission from Waverley Borough Council, and sites near the historic centre and its conservation area call for especially careful design. Lemon Tree Construction works with architects and structural engineers to prepare an application that addresses those points from the outset.
Decisions on non-major schemes usually arrive within 8 weeks, with major schemes taking 13 weeks. We use those timeframes to plan groundworks, ordering and trades, then manage the build ourselves, from foundations to the final finishes, with building control involved at every stage.
The homes we build follow the Future Homes Standard: heat pumps rather than gas boilers, higher levels of insulation, improved airtightness and solar where it is suitable. We also use responsibly sourced timber. Tell us about your Farnham plot or replacement dwelling and we will give you a realistic view of what can be built.
Full Project Management
From initial design concepts to the final handover, we oversee every detail.
Customisation
We work to your exact specifications, ensuring your new build reflects your style, needs, and preferences.
Sustainable Building Practices
We are committed to environmentally-friendly construction, using sustainable materials and energy-efficient methods where possible.
Transparency
Clear communication and transparent pricing ensure there are no hidden surprises.
Full Project Management For New Builds In Farnham
The historic centre of Farnham is a conservation area, and new homes in and around the town need a design and planning approach that respects that character. We manage the project from beginning to end. Our team works alongside an architect familiar with sensitive settings, briefs the structural engineer, prepares the full planning application for Waverley Borough Council and handles building control. During construction one project lead takes charge of the programme, quality and communication, so there is never any doubt about who to speak to, from the first site meeting to the day you collect the keys.
Customisation For New Builds In Farnham
Your new home can be shaped in detail around how you want to live. We help settle the layout, ceiling heights, window positions and the standard of finish, and where the setting calls for it we can source traditional materials such as handmade brick and clay roof tiles. Every element is priced individually, so you can see where the money goes and decide what is worth it. Once the Farnham design is approved, we build it faithfully, and any later alteration is costed and agreed with you in writing before a single brick is laid differently.
Sustainable Building Practices For New Builds In Farnham
Character and efficiency can sit side by side. Houses we build in Farnham comply with the Future Homes Standard, so a heat pump takes over from the gas boiler, insulation thicknesses increase in every part of the envelope, and careful detailing at windows and junctions makes the shell airtight. Photovoltaic panels are added where the roof slope and any planning constraints permit, and the timber we specify is responsibly sourced. Externally the home can follow the traditional look of its street, while internally it uses a fraction of the energy an older property would need.
Transparency For New Builds In Farnham
For every new build in Farnham we issue a clear, itemised quote that shows what each stage includes, what it leaves out and where provisional sums apply. If conservation requirements are likely to add cost, such as particular materials or extra drawings, we say so before you commit rather than after. Throughout construction we hold regular progress meetings, share photographs and keep a written log of every decision. When something changes, you hear about it promptly, together with its price and your options, so the final account contains nothing you did not expect.