Building a house from scratch typically takes between 9 and 14 months from groundworks through to final completion, depending on the size of the property, design complexity, and prevailing weather conditions. Larger or more architecturally complex builds can take longer. William Bowley agrees a realistic build programme with every client at the outset, based on their specific project, and manages it closely throughout construction.
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Updated 30 October 2026
Added 30 October 2026