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Barnes overview
RICHMOND UPON THAMES · SW13

New builds in Barnes

We design, plan and build new builds across Barnes and the wider Richmond upon Thames borough — one team, one fixed price, one project manager from sketch to handover.

  • Typical scope 120–320m² typical
  • Cost guide From £3,000 / m²
  • Build time 12–24 months end-to-end
  • Consult Free feasibility chat
BUILDING IN BARNES

Barnes is one of London’s most desirable villages. It’s home to Victorian terraces, mews houses and riverside cottages. Planning is strict, and mansard loft conversions often replace standard dormers to preserve rooflines.

Occasionally we replace small cottages with modern family homes — always respecting the village character.

Recent Barnes projects include a mansard conversion on a Victorian terrace and a complete replacement of a riverside cottage with a contemporary home.

Local advantage

Why Barnes homeowners choose DPS for new builds

01 · PLANNING HANDLED

We handle the permission side in-house.

Planning drawings, building-regulations and party-wall paperwork are prepared and submitted by our own team — including for conservation-area or listed properties where extra consent is needed. One point of contact owns both the approvals and the build, so nothing falls between an architect and a separate contractor.

02 · ONE TEAM

Architects, builders, project managers — all in-house.

No subcontractor juggling. From the first sketch through structural engineering to final snagging, your project moves through people who all sit in the same office and answer to the same project manager.

03 · TRANSPARENT PRICING

From £3,000 / m² — itemised and fixed.

You pay in stages, only after each stage is signed off. Variations only happen when scope genuinely changes — and they go through written authorisation, never a verbal "while we are at it".

Common questions

New builds in Barnes — frequent questions

Do you do new builds in Barnes?

Yes — Barnes (SW13) is well within our Richmond upon Thames working area. We typically deliver several new builds projects across this borough each year.

How long does a new builds project take in Barnes?

End-to-end (consultation → handover) usually 12–24 months end-to-end. Build phase alone is shorter — most new builds sites complete in 8–18 weeks depending on scope and finishes.

What does new builds cost in Barnes?

Typical range: From £3,000 / m². Our online calculator gives you a tighter figure based on your house type and ambitions; the fixed quote follows a free site visit.

Will I need planning permission in Barnes?

It depends on the property. Many new builds fall under permitted development, especially in Richmond upon Thames. Where planning is needed (conservation areas, listed properties, larger schemes), we handle the application end-to-end.

Do I need an architect before contacting you?

Not necessarily. We have in-house design partners or can work with your architect from RIBA stage 1 onwards.

How long does a new build take?

Typically 12–18 months from breaking ground for a single dwelling, 18–24 months for multi-unit. Add 4–8 months for design and planning.

What is a typical budget?

In London, expect £2,400–£3,200 per square metre for a finished new build to a high standard. We provide detailed cost plans during design.

Get started

Planning new builds in Barnes?

Free 2-minute calculator + a fixed-price quote within one working day after a site visit