New build buildersin North Devon, contractedand built to warranty standard.
From groundwork to roof and joinery, one accountable team builds your home: formal contract, stage payments and industry-standard structural warranties.
16 years
hands-on trade experience
£2M
public liability insurance
5-year
workmanship guarantee
Free visit
then a fixed quote
Overview
New Builds with Liveliwood Co
What it is
A new build is a complete new dwelling, from foundations and structure through roof, first fix, second fix and joinery finishes.
Who it's for
Self-builders and landowners in North Devon with a plot and plans (or plans in progress) who want an experienced builder to deliver it.
When you need it
Once you have a plot and are working towards planning approval, or have approval and need a builder to price and deliver.
Why experience matters
A new build is the largest investment most people make. You need a clear contract, staged payments, compliance with planning and Building Control, and construction that meets industry-standard structural warranties. Liveliwood Co provides all of that, with Ashley involved throughout.
What happens if it's left
The cost of getting it wrong or putting it off.
Budgets that slip
Without a clear scope and contract, new builds overrun on both time and cost.
Warranty and mortgage issues
Lenders and future buyers expect a structural warranty. A build that doesn't meet the standard can be difficult to finance or sell.
Planning conditions missed
Overlooking planning conditions or Building Control inspections causes delays and costly rework.
Common mistakes we see
- Starting without a formal contract and payment schedule.
- Not confirming the warranty route before construction begins.
- Underestimating the time planning and conditions take.
- Splitting the build across many unconnected contractors.
Our process
Five clear steps from first visit to guarantee.
Step 1
Free site visit
Ashley visits, looks at the space and listens to what you want. No charge and no obligation.
Step 2
Fixed quote
You receive a fixed price for the agreed scope, so you know the cost before you commit.
Step 3
Planning & Building Control
Where the project needs it, Liveliwood Co assists with or fully manages planning and Building Control.
Step 4
Contract & build
Larger projects run on a formal contract with a deposit and stage payments at agreed milestones. Ashley is involved throughout.
Step 5
Completion & guarantee
The work is finished, checked with you and backed by a 5-year workmanship guarantee.
What you get
Why homeowners choose Liveliwood Co for new builds.
Warranty-standard construction
Built to industry-standard structural warranties.
Formal contract
Deposit and stage payments tied to milestones.
Planning handled
Assistance with or full management of planning and Building Control.
Fixed quote
Priced up front after a free site visit.
One team, start to finish
Structure, roof and joinery from one team, with trusted specialists coordinated.
Insured and guaranteed
£2M public liability insurance and a 5-year workmanship guarantee.
In detail
New Builds services, materials and methods.
Groundworks and foundations
Site preparation, foundations and slabs designed for the ground conditions.
Superstructure
Masonry or timber-frame construction to the approved design.
Roof
Roof structure and covering by the same team.
First and second fix
Carpentry, with specialist trades for electrics, plumbing and plastering.
Joinery and kitchens
Staircases, doors, cabinetry and kitchens can be made and fitted in-house.
Compliance
Planning conditions, Building Control inspections and warranty requirements tracked through the build.
Related services
New Builds near you
Available as new builds in North Devon, including Barnstaple, Bideford, Bude, Braunton, or contact Ashley.
Who you'll work with
Ashley Cole and a core team of three.
Liveliwood Co is a North Devon carpentry, joinery and building company run by owner Ashley Cole. Ashley started in the construction trade at a young age and has built up 16 years of hands-on experience across most building and woodworking disciplines. When you book new builds with Liveliwood Co, that experience comes to your project directly; Ashley is personally involved in every job, from the first site visit to handover.
Ashley works with a core team of three and brings in trusted specialist subcontractors where a job needs them, such as electricians and plumbers. That means you have one point of contact and one company responsible for the result, rather than a list of separate trades to organise and chase.
Because the same business handles both fine joinery and structural building, projects that cross the two (a kitchen inside a new extension, fitted storage in a loft, a garden office with a built-in desk) are planned as one job. The details line up because the people building the structure also make what goes inside it.
What's included as standard
- A free site visit to assess the project and your requirements.
- A fixed quote, so the price is agreed before work starts.
- A formal contract with a deposit and stage payments on larger projects.
- Assistance with, or full management of, planning and Building Control where required.
- £2M public liability insurance on every job.
- A 5-year workmanship guarantee.
- New builds built to industry-standard structural warranties.
- Working hours of Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Before you start
Planning your new builds project in North Devon.
The earlier you involve a builder, the better. Bringing Liveliwood Co in while plans are being developed helps keep the design buildable and the budget realistic, and means planning conditions can be considered before they become problems.
Get clear on the warranty route before construction begins. New builds from Liveliwood Co are built to industry-standard structural warranties, and confirming the route at the start means inspections and paperwork are built into the programme.
Agree the contract and payment schedule up front. A formal contract with a deposit and stage payments at defined milestones protects both you and the builder and keeps everyone focused on progress.
Think about the finishes early. Staircases, doors, fitted furniture and kitchens are all things Liveliwood Co can make and fit, and planning them alongside the structure avoids last-minute compromises.
Finally, expect a new build to take time. Groundworks, structure, roof, services and finishes must happen in sequence, and weather plays a part. A clear programme agreed before work begins gives you a realistic picture from day one.
Be realistic about your involvement. Some self-builders want to be on site every week; others prefer regular updates and key decisions only. Agreeing how and when you'll be consulted, for example at each stage payment milestone, keeps the build moving and makes sure nothing important is decided without you. Ashley is personally involved throughout, so you always know who to speak to. If you have a plot in North Devon and are weighing up whether a new build is viable, a free site visit is a practical first step: it gives you an experienced builder's view of the site, the access and the likely approach before you spend more on design.
FAQs
New Builds questions, answered.
Do your new builds come with a structural warranty?
New builds are built to industry-standard structural warranties. Talk through your project and the warranty route at the site visit.
Can you help with planning for a new build?
Yes, Liveliwood Co can assist with or fully manage planning and Building Control.
Do I need plans before I contact you?
No. Call to discuss your plot and where you are in the process.
How much does new builds cost in North Devon?
Every project is different, so there are no fixed package prices. You get a free site visit followed by a fixed quote for your job, so you know the exact cost before deciding.
How long will the work take?
Timescales depend on the size of the job. The programme is discussed at the site visit and agreed before work starts, so you can plan around it.
How do payments work?
Larger projects run on a formal contract with an initial deposit followed by stage payments at agreed milestones.
Is the work guaranteed and insured?
Yes. Every job carries a 5-year workmanship guarantee, and Liveliwood Co holds £2M public liability insurance.
Which areas do you cover?
North Devon, including Barnstaple, Braunton, Woolacombe, Bude, Bideford, Ilfracombe, Croyde and Saunton.
Can you come out urgently?
Call 07450 059875 during working hours (Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00) to explain the situation and discuss how soon Ashley can visit.
Free site visit
Get a fixed price for your new builds project.
Tell us about the job and Ashley will arrange a free visit. You'll get a fixed quote, no obligation.
- 5-year workmanship guarantee
- £2M public liability insurance
- 16 years' hands-on experience
Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Contact Ashley directly, or allow the enquiry form to send your project details.