New Build Contractors in Sussex
Planning a bespoke new home or replacement property? Canning Ericsson delivers substantial residential new-build projects across Sussex, bringing together an experienced team to manage the construction from groundworks through to completion.
Whether you already have drawings and planning in place or need support earlier in the process, we can help you establish the right route for your project.
Building a complete home
A new-build project involves every part of creating a home, from groundworks and foundations through to the structure, services, external envelope, internal systems and final finishes.
That means coordinating multiple trades, materials, decisions and dependencies over a long programme, with external works often adding another significant element.
For the client, the challenge is not simply finding someone who can build a house. It is choosing a contractor who can manage the whole construction process clearly and consistently from one stage to the next.
The kinds of new builds we undertake
Canning Ericsson works on substantial individual residential new-build projects across Sussex, including bespoke single homes, detached houses and replacement properties.
Bespoke single homes
Individual homes designed around a particular site, brief and specification, with the construction managed as one complete project.
Replacement homes
New homes built in place of an existing property, where the project may involve demolition, site preparation and the full construction of the replacement building.
Substantial detached houses
Larger residential projects where the scale, programme and number of trades require experienced coordination from the outset.
How long does a new build take?
A substantial new-build home can easily take around a year to construct, with larger, more complex or particularly high-specification projects taking longer.
That reflects the scale of the work involved. A complete new home requires groundworks and foundations, the full structure and external envelope, all services and internal systems, multiple trades and a long sequence of decisions, deliveries and specialist work.
The exact programme will depend on the design, site conditions, specification and scope of the project. Setting realistic expectations from the outset helps everyone understand what is involved and allows the work to be planned properly.
Typical construction period
A substantial new-build home can easily take around a year.
What can extend the programme?
Larger scale, greater complexity, high specification, site conditions and external works.
An experienced team with clear responsibility
A new build may run for many months, so continuity matters. Canning Ericsson has an established team that has worked together for years, with several members having trained within the business and progressed into trusted, responsible roles.
During construction, clients have a clear point of contact and know who is responsible for each stage of the work. Charlie remains actively involved in delivery, coordinating the team, visiting sites regularly and keeping decisions and communication moving.
Where design or drawing questions arise, Mike can also remain involved and visit site where useful. The aim is to make sure the project is not simply handed over after the contract is signed, but is managed by people who understand the job and remain responsible for its progress throughout the build.
Clear communication throughout the project
On a new-build project that may run for many months, it is important to know what is happening, who is responsible and how important decisions are being recorded.
Day to day contact
Project WhatsApp communication helps keep the client and relevant members of the team connected during the build.
Regular site communications
Charlie remains actively involved, visits site regularly and clients know who is responsible at each stage.
Important decisions
Approvals, additional work and formal changes are confirmed by email so there is a clear record of what has been agreed.
Cost planning and stage payments
Every new-build project is different. The site, design, specification and ground conditions can all affect cost, so careful preparation is important before construction begins.
Canning Ericsson aims to identify foreseeable costs early, using experience, current cost information and appropriate site investigation to reduce avoidable surprises. Where assumptions need to be made, these should be clear, and any changes during the project should be explained rather than appearing as unexplained costs later on.
Careful early costing
Foreseeable costs are identified early using current information and project experience.
Site investigation
Site-specific factors can be investigated early to help reduce uncertainty.
Stage payments
Construction payments are linked to agreed progress as the work moves forward.
Starting with drawings, or starting with an idea
New-build projects do not all begin at the same point. Some clients come to Canning Ericsson with drawings, planning and technical information already in place, while others need support earlier in the process.
Already have drawings and planning?
We can work from an established design and take the project forward into construction, coordinating the build and the trades required to deliver the new home.
Need help earlier in the process?
Our Design & Build service brings design, planning, cost guidance and construction together in one connected process, giving clients support from the earlier stages of the project through to the build itself.
Find out more about our Design & Build service.
Experience delivering substantial new homes
Canning Ericsson has experience delivering substantial individual new-build homes in Sussex, working with clients through the many stages involved in bringing a complete residential project to completion.
Relevant new-build projects can help show the scale, finish and type of work we undertake, as well as the practical experience behind the way we plan and manage each build.
A complete remodeling and rebuilding of a tired 1950s house into a highly energy efficient house fit for the 21st century, this project also included the full relandscaping of the entire site and a Sussex-style car barn and games room above.
Barcombe
Two substantial energy-efficient detached homes, one created through major remodelling and extension within a Conservation Area and the other as a complete new build. The project also included solar panels, full landscaping, oak-framed garaging and a new weatherboard-clad tractor and storage barn.
Hurstpierpoint
The final building in a 14-home residential scheme designed and built by Canning Ericsson on a steeply sloping Brighton site. The split-level homes were created with individual rear gardens and angled bays to maximise light and space, with construction using a thin-joint block system that helped accelerate the build programme.
Brighton
Planning a new home? Discuss your project with us.
A family business with a long-term reputation to protect
Canning Ericsson is a family-run business with a long-standing presence in Sussex. That continuity matters on major residential projects, where clients are placing significant trust in the contractor they appoint.
The family name remains closely connected to the work the company delivers, and its reputation has been built through relationships with clients, architects and other professionals over many years.
For a new-build client, that means dealing with an established local business with a clear interest in the quality of the work, the way the project is managed and the reputation that follows it.
Accreditations
Our work is recognised by leading industry bodies, reflecting our commitment to quality, professionalism and safe construction practices.
New build FAQs
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A substantial new-build home can easily take around a year to construct, with larger, more complex or particularly high-specification projects taking longer. The exact programme will depend on the design, site conditions, specification and scope of the project.
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Yes. Some clients come to Canning Ericsson with drawings, planning and technical information already in place and are looking for an experienced contractor to deliver the construction.
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Yes. If you need support earlier in the process, our Design & Build service can help with the design, planning and technical stages before construction begins.
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We work on substantial individual residential new-build projects, including bespoke single homes, detached houses and replacement properties.
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Construction payments are normally staged against agreed progress, with the exact arrangement agreed for the individual project. This creates a clear relationship between progress on site and the payments being made.
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Clients have a clear point of contact throughout the build, with regular communication as the work progresses. Shared group communication is normally used for day-to-day updates, while important approvals, additional work and formal changes are confirmed by email.
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The cost of a new build depends on factors including the size and specification of the home, the site and ground conditions, structural requirements, services, external works and design choices. Careful preparation and early investigation help identify foreseeable costs, but every bespoke project is different.
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Early investigation and careful planning aim to reduce avoidable surprises, but unforeseen issues can still arise on complex building projects. Where something changes, the priority is to explain the issue clearly, establish the implications and keep important decisions recorded.
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As an LABC registered housebuilder we offer a 10 year warranty.
Planning a new build in Sussex?
Tell us about the home you are planning, where the project is based and how far you have got with the design, planning or technical work.
Whether you already have drawings in place or are still at an earlier stage, we can talk through the project and the most appropriate next step.