Full House Buildsin East LothianFrom the Ground Up
Get your new home built and finished by two partners with 25+ years each, who run the build, co-ordinate every trade and keep you informed every week.
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- 50+ years' combined experience
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- No deposit
- Weekly payment
- No hidden costs
The service
What it is and why it matters
A full house build covers everything from foundations to handover: structure, roof, first and second fix, and finishes.
Why professional help matters
A house build has hundreds of steps and many trades. Experience running builds keeps it on track.
Who it's for
Self-builders with a plot, and families replacing an existing house.
When you need it
Once you have a plot, approved drawings and consents in place.
Getting it wrong
What happens when it's done badly
Self-builds often overrun because nobody owns the whole programme.
Delays
Trades not booked in sequence.
Budget overruns
Unclear scope adds extras.
Quality gaps
Problems hidden behind finishes.
Stress
Managing everything yourself.
Common mistakes we see
- -Trying to project-manage alone with no experience.
- -Starting before consents are in place.
- -Leaving finish decisions too late.
- -Choosing on headline price.
How we work
Our process, step by step
- 1
Meeting and quote
We review drawings and the plot and give a written quote.
- 2
Programme
We set the order of works. Building warrants are the client's responsibility.
- 3
Structure
Foundations, walls, roof and watertight shell.
- 4
Fit-out
Trades co-ordinated, joinery first and second fix.
- 5
Handover
Final walk-round and snag list completed.
What you get
The benefits
Experienced partners
Gordon and Craig have 25+ years each.
One contact
You deal with us throughout.
Pay for progress
No deposit. Once work starts you pay at the end of each week for the work done that week.
Clear quote
No hidden costs.
Joinery in house
The timber work is our core skill.
Weekly updates
You know where the build stands.
In detail
What a full house build involves
Every build follows the same key stages.
Groundworks
Site clearance, foundations, drainage and slab.
Timber frame or masonry
Both common in Scotland; each has pros for speed and cost.
Roof
Trusses or cut roof, then covering.
First fix
Studwork, services and insulation.
Second fix and finishes
Doors, stairs, kitchens, floors and fitted furniture.
Replacement dwellings
Demolishing an old house and building new on the same plot.
Related services
We cover all of East Lothian, including Tranent, Musselburgh, Haddington, Prestonpans, North Berwick and more. Contact us or go back to the homepage.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house build cost?
Depends on size and specification. Free written quote, no hidden costs.
How long does it take?
Usually many months. Your quote includes a programme.
Who gets the building warrant?
That's the client's responsibility. We'll explain what's needed.
Do you take a deposit?
No deposit. Once work starts you pay at the end of each week for the work done that week.
Do you co-ordinate all trades?
Yes.
Can you work from my architect's drawings?
Yes.
Can you fit the kitchen and floors too?
Yes, we handle the finishing.
Which areas do you cover?
All of East Lothian, including Tranent, Musselburgh, Haddington, Prestonpans, North Berwick, Dunbar, Cockenzie and Port Seton, and Wallyford.
Build your home with one experienced team
Free quote, no deposit. Tell us about your plot.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- No deposit
- Weekly payment
- No hidden costs