Surrey · RH6
Design & Build in Horley
Design and build is a project delivery approach where one contractor is responsible for both developing the design and constructing the project, giving the client a single point of accountability for cost, programme and quality rather than coordinating separate designers and contractors.
In Horley, that covers Massetts, Lonsdale, Smallfield, Horley Row, Westvale Park. Horley sits close to Gatwick Airport, with a historic village core and substantial 20th-century residential development around it, making it a popular area for family homeowners looking to extend rather than move.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Horley for design & build
Property styles in Horley
The older village centre includes period cottages and Victorian houses, while the wider town has significant interwar and postwar estate housing well suited to standard rear extensions and loft conversions.
Planning considerations
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is the local planning authority. Properties close to Gatwick Airport may be subject to airport safeguarding consultation requirements for certain types of development, which we check where relevant.
How it works
Our design & build process
- 01
Initial consultation
Understanding your brief, budget expectations and site constraints.
- 02
Concept design
Developing initial layout and design options for your review.
- 03
Detailed design and approvals
Progressing drawings to submission standard and handling planning and Building Regulations applications.
- 04
Fixed quotation
Providing a detailed, itemised quotation once the design and specification are agreed.
- 05
Construction
Delivering the build under a single contract, with one team accountable throughout.
- 06
Handover
Completion certificates, warranties and documentation provided at handover.
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FAQs
Design & Build in Horley: FAQs
Do you provide design & build across all of Horley?
Yes, we cover the RH6 postcode area in full, including Massetts, Lonsdale, Smallfield, Horley Row, Westvale Park.
What is the difference between design and build and a traditional contract?
In a traditional route, you appoint an architect who designs the project and administers a separate contract with a builder. In design and build, one contractor is responsible for both the design development and the construction, giving a single point of accountability for cost and programme.
Do I still get an architect-quality design under design and build?
Yes. Design and build does not mean a lesser design service — it means the design and construction responsibility sits with one team. We work with qualified designers and, where useful, can introduce you to independent architects within the design-and-build process.
Does living near Gatwick Airport affect planning permission in Horley?
Some development types near the airport are subject to safeguarding consultation with the airport operator as part of the planning process. This does not apply to all projects, and we advise on the specific position for your address.
Get a quote for design & build in Horley
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.