Building New Homes in Guildford
At Tanner Construction we build new homes across Guildford and the surrounding villages, and we run the whole job in house with one team. That means the same people who dig the foundations are the ones who put up the structure, fit the roof, sort the plumbing and wiring, and finish the rooms ready for you to move in. You are not left chasing different trades or wondering who is in charge on site. From the first day on the ground to the final coat of paint, one settled team handles it, and one point of contact keeps you updated every step of the way.
Building a new home is a big undertaking, whether it is a one off self build on a single plot or a small development of a few houses. We take it on from architect plans and turn the drawings into a finished, properly built home. We are a family run building company based in Fairlands, just outside Guildford, and we work to building regulations on every job. We keep the site tidy, the programme sensible, and the standard high, so the place is sound from the foundations up and ready to live in for the long term.
What We Handle on a New Build
A new home is made up of dozens of separate stages, and we cover all of them with our own team rather than splitting the work across outside firms. We build from the architect's drawings, follow the structural engineer's design, and keep everything in step so each trade follows on cleanly from the last. Here is the work that goes into one of our new builds.
- Groundworks and foundations, including site clearance, drainage runs and the slab or footings
- The main structure, from brickwork and blockwork to timber frame, floors and load-bearing walls
- Roofing, whether pitched and tiled or flat, with insulation and weatherproofing done properly
- Mechanical and electrical work (the M&E), covering plumbing, heating, wiring and ventilation
- Internal fit out, including plastering, joinery, kitchens, bathrooms and staircases
- Finishing, from decorating and flooring to skirting, doors and the final touches inside and out
- Self builds on a single plot and small developments of a handful of homes
How the Home Is Built and Finished
The quality of a new home is mostly hidden behind the walls, in the things you never see again once the rooms are finished. We get the foundations, the structure and the insulation right first, because that is what keeps a house warm, dry and standing straight for decades. We use good materials, we do not cut corners on the parts that matter, and we check the work as we go rather than rushing to the next stage. When the structure is sound, everything that follows sits on top of it properly.
On the finishing side we take the same care, because this is the part you live with day to day. Plastering is done flat and clean, joinery fits as it should, and the decorating is even and tidy. We build to warranty standards, so the home meets the requirements expected of a new property and you have proper cover behind it. If you have ever looked at building extensions to an existing house, you will know how much the final detailing matters, and a whole new home is no different.
Planning Permission and Building Regulations
A new home needs full planning permission, and the build itself must meet building regulations covering structure, fire safety, drainage, insulation and energy efficiency. We work to those regulations on every job, and we are used to the inspection stages that go with a new build, so the relevant checks are arranged and signed off as the work moves along. We can build from your architect's approved plans, and we are happy to talk through the practical side of what the drawings and conditions mean on the ground. Getting this right from the start saves trouble later, whether the plot is in Guildford, Woking or one of the villages nearby.
Why Choose Tanner Construction
A new build can feel daunting because there are so many moving parts, but having one team handle the lot makes it far simpler to manage. You deal with us, not a chain of separate firms, and that keeps the programme tighter and the communication clear. We are local, we are family run, and our name is on the work, so we care about doing it well and leaving you with a home you are pleased with. Our slogan says it plainly: professional, quality, reliable Guildford based builders.
We work across Guildford and the wider area, and clients often find us through word of mouth or because they have seen our work nearby. We are happy to take on self builds and small developments, and if your plot sits over towards Farnham we cover that too, in the same way as any good builders in Farnham would. Whatever the project, we will give you an honest view of what is involved before any work starts.