Masters Group
Bespoke New Build Homes
Engineered to Last
Across East Sussex
From foundation to handover — a new build designed around your life, backed by 10-year structural warranties and a 30-year track record of zero claims. Masters Group delivers homes that perform for decades.
60+ properties built · Zero warranty claims · 10-year LABC warranties · Fully insured
60+ Properties Built
Over three decades
Zero Warranty Claims
Impeccable build quality
10-Year Warranties
LABC & Premier Guarantee
Fully Insured
Comprehensive cover
What Is Involved in a New Build Home?
A new build home starts with a blank canvas — or more accurately, a cleared plot. The process encompasses groundworks and foundations, structural shell construction, roofing, mechanical and electrical first fix, plastering, second fix, external works, and final decoration. Every stage must be completed to exacting standards because errors in early phases become exponentially more expensive to correct later.
This service is for individuals or developers who have secured a plot with planning permission and need a building contractor they can trust to deliver the project on time, on budget, and to a standard that passes NHBC, LABC, or Premier Guarantee inspections without remedial work.
New build construction is not a DIY project. It requires coordination across 15–20 specialist trades, compliance with Part A (Structure), Part B (Fire Safety), Part L (Energy), Part P (Electrics), and Part G (Sanitation) of the Building Regulations, plus ongoing inspection from building control at every critical stage.
Alan Maysey, Director of Masters Group and Ballards Mill Constructions, has built over 60 residential properties in 30+ years — every single one handed over without a warranty claim. That record exists because we do not cut corners, do not use unqualified subcontractors, and do not compromise on materials.
The Real Cost of Choosing the Wrong Builder for Your New Home
A new build is likely the largest single investment you will ever make. Choosing the wrong contractor does not just cost money — it can make the property unmortgageable, uninsurable, and unsellable.
Without a recognised structural warranty (LABC, Premier Guarantee, Advantage, or Build Zone), mortgage lenders will not lend against the property. Under new regulations, if you do not have a warranty, you will find it extremely difficult to mortgage or sell a property. This means that saving money on a cheaper builder who does not provide warranties can leave you with a property worth significantly less than what you spent building it.
Common failures in new build construction include inadequate foundations that settle unevenly, causing cracking and structural movement. Roof structures that are not properly braced, leading to sagging over time. Cavity wall insulation installed incorrectly, creating thermal bridges that cause condensation, mould, and elevated heating costs. Plumbing systems that have not been properly pressure-tested, resulting in leaks behind finished walls.
Masters Group has been called in to assess new builds from other contractors where walls were out of plumb, damp-proof courses were bridged by external render, and drainage was connected incorrectly. In every case, the cost of remediation exceeded what it would have cost to build correctly from the start.
Our Process
How We Deliver Every Project
Plot Assessment & Planning Review
We assess the site, review planning conditions, and produce a detailed construction programme and fixed-price quotation.
Groundworks & Foundations
Site clearance, excavation, foundation pouring (strip, trench, or raft depending on ground conditions), and drainage installation.
Structural Shell
Blockwork, brickwork, floor slabs, structural steelwork, roof structure, and tiling — inspected by building control at every stage.
First Fix
Plumbing, electrics, and heating roughed in. Insulation installed. All systems tested before walls are closed.
Plastering & Second Fix
Internal plastering, kitchen and bathroom installation, joinery, flooring, and decoration to your specification.
Handover & Warranty Registration
Final building control inspection, snagging, EPC assessment, warranty registration, and handover of all certificates.
Why This Matters for Your Project
10-Year Structural Warranty
Every Masters Group new build comes with an LABC, Premier Guarantee, or Advantage warranty — giving you and future buyers confidence in the build quality.
Zero-Claims Track Record
60+ properties built over 30 years without a single warranty claim invoked. That is not a marketing line — it is a verifiable record.
Mortgage-Ready on Completion
With proper warranties, building control sign-off, and EPC certification, your new home is mortgageable from day one.
Energy Efficient by Design
We build to current Part L standards and can exceed them with upgraded insulation, air-source heat pumps, and solar PV where specified.
Complete Project Management
One contractor, one project manager, one fixed-price contract. No coordination headaches, no finger-pointing between trades.
Built to Your Specification
From kitchen layout to bathroom tiling, external finishes to landscaping — every detail is specified by you and delivered by us.
Project Gallery
Recent New Build Construction Service Projects
New Build Construction: Methods, Materials & Standards
Masters Group builds primarily in traditional masonry construction — concrete block inner leaf with brick or render outer leaf, concrete ground floors, and timber trussed roof structures. This method provides superior thermal mass, acoustic performance, and longevity compared to timber-frame alternatives, and it is the standard expected by warranty providers and building control in the South East.
Foundations are designed to suit ground conditions. In Brighton and the South Downs, chalk substrates are common and generally provide excellent bearing capacity. In coastal areas and clay-heavy ground around Horsham and Haywards Heath, deeper foundations or engineered solutions may be required. We commission ground investigations where conditions are uncertain.
Roofing is completed using concrete or clay interlocking tiles on tanalised timber battens over breathable roofing membrane. Ridge, hip, and verge details are mechanically fixed in accordance with BS 5534. Flat roof sections use GRP or single-ply membrane systems with 20+ year guarantees.
Mechanical installations are completed by our long-standing partner I.M. Dunkerton Plumbing & Heating. Systems are designed to meet Part L energy requirements and typically include condensing combination boilers, underfloor heating on ground floors, and radiators on upper floors. Air-source heat pumps and solar thermal systems are available for clients seeking enhanced energy performance.
Electrical installations are completed to BS 7671 (18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations) with full Part P notification. We install consumer units with RCD protection, hardwired smoke and heat detection, and structured cabling for broadband and AV systems where specified.
External works include block-paved driveways, turfed or landscaped gardens, boundary fencing, and external lighting. We can also coordinate utility connections (water, gas, electric, drainage) where these are not already present on site.
For developers building multiple units, Masters Group offers volume pricing and dedicated site management. Our partner company Ballards Mill Developments has delivered multi-unit schemes across East Sussex, and our combined resources allow us to scale without compromising build quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Build Your New Home?
Get a free consultation for your new build project. 60+ homes delivered, zero warranty claims — that is the standard we hold ourselves to.