New Builds and Self Builds in Dumfries
From the first dig to the final fit-out, one company builds your new home and answers for the work.
New Builds and Self Builds in Dumfries
Dumfries is the main town in Dumfries and Galloway, set on the River Nith in the south-west of Scotland. It has a busy town centre, with farmland stretching out all around it.
A new build starts long before anyone breaks ground: the plot, planning and design come first. We also work in Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart and Cumnock, close to Dumfries.
Dumfries is about 52 miles from our Kilmarnock office as the crow flies. Planning and building warrant applications for Dumfries go to Dumfries and Galloway Council, and we deal with them for you.
Dumfries at a glance
- Location
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway - From our office
About 52 miles from Kilmarnock - Planning authority
Dumfries and Galloway Council - Design and warrant
CWJ Architectural Design Services
What we handle
- Electrics, plumbing and heating
- Site visit and feasibility
- Foundations and groundworks
- Plastering, joinery and full fit-out
New build projects we take on
Self builds
You own the plot and want one company to build the house, either the whole build or the stages you need.
Replacement homes
Taking down an existing house and building a new one on the same plot, managed by us as one single job.
Design and build
Design and planning come first, then the build follows straight on with the same team and no handover.
Structure and fit-out packages
If your foundations are already in, we can pick up the structure, the roof and the full internal fit-out.
Groundworks and foundations
Site set out, excavation, foundations, drainage and floor slabs, all ready for the house to go up on top.
Full fit-out
Electrics, plumbing, heating, plastering and joinery, carried right through to the completion certificate.
One company, start to finish
Drawings, planning, the building warrant, costing and the build itself, handled by one team for your project in Dumfries.
From 56+ Google reviews
The works were well coordinated and carried out quickly, efficiently and to a high standard by talented tradesmen, who had an eye for detail. Communication was excellent and we appreciated Kris keeping us up to date throughout.Suzanne S.Repairs, three trades · Google review
Although the disruption surrounding building works is never pleasant, it has been a pleasure working with Oscar and Kris at Cutwood. ... the end result after 6 months work, certainly so far as the dormer is concerned, is better then we were hoping for.Martin H.Loft and garage conversion · Google review
Cutwood Joinery have recently completed our full bathroom refurbishment which involved an extensive strip out and re-fit, including walls, plumbing, electrics, flooring and decoration. We are very pleased with the outcome and it's a joy to use our new bathroom.Sophie E.Bathroom refurbishment · Google review
New Builds and Self Builds in Dumfries: FAQs
Do you cover Dumfries?
Yes. Dumfries is about 52 miles from our Kilmarnock office as the crow flies. We carry out new builds and self builds in Dumfries and the surrounding area.
Who deals with planning and building warrants in Dumfries?
Dumfries falls under Dumfries and Galloway Council. Our sister company, CWJ Architectural Design Services, prepares and submits the applications, and we deal with the council through to the completion certificate.
What work do you take on in Dumfries?
In Dumfries we take on larger projects: house extensions, full home renovations and new builds.
Who handles the drawings for a new build?
Our sister company, CWJ Architectural Design Services, prepares the drawings and handles planning and the building warrant, so design and build sit with one team.
Do you handle the electrics, plumbing and heating?
Yes. Electrics, plumbing and heating are all part of the build and managed by us under the one contract.
New Builds and Self Builds near Dumfries
Other services
Planning a project in Dumfries?
Tell us what you have in mind and where you are. We will come back to you to arrange a site visit.