How TNK Delivers New Build Homes in Croydon
- Tim Gjana
- Jan 1
- 4 min read
If you are planning a bespoke new build in Croydon, either as an owner occupier or as a small scale developer, the difference between a smooth project and a stressful one is rarely about the first drawing. It is about delivery. Croydon plots often bring access limits, neighbour sensitivities, and tight programmes, and it only takes one weak link in planning conditions, procurement, or site management for costs to drift.
Tim Gjana, director of TNK Construction Ltd, a North East London based construction company, has built TNK around a simple principle, build it like it is your own home.
New build homes in Croydon, why delivery matters
Most clients are not short of ideas. They are short of time, and they want certainty. If you are balancing family life or running other projects, you need a build partner who can protect budget and programme without constant chasing.
In our experience, Croydon projects commonly face pressure points that can be managed, but only if you plan for them early.
Planning conditions that must be discharged in the right order
Building control inspections that can stall progress if not scheduled properly
Lead times for windows, kitchens, and specialist finishes
Site logistics, parking, deliveries, and neighbour interface
TNK Construction has been established for more than 17 years and has completed over 150 projects across London, including new builds and larger developments, with a strong emphasis on workmanship and reliability.
What bespoke means for owner occupiers and small developers
Bespoke should not mean complicated. It should mean your decisions are purposeful, and your build is designed around real life and real delivery constraints.
For owner occupiers, bespoke is about how the home works day to day. Storage, light, flow, privacy, long term adaptability, and energy performance all need to be designed in, not patched in later.
For small developers, bespoke is about buildability and value. Specification choices should reduce defects, improve durability, and support resale appeal, while keeping the programme realistic.
Tim Gjana, director of TNK Construction Ltd, a North East London based construction company, often highlights that budget certainty comes from clarity, meaning a clear scope, defined inclusions, and early procurement planning, not vague allowances that get corrected later.
The TNK delivery approach, from plot to handover
TNK runs every project through a structured three stage process that keeps responsibility clear, decisions documented, and site standards consistent.
Stage one, initial assessment
This stage is where budget and programme are protected. You start with a consultation to clarify objectives, timescales, design preferences, and constraints. A site visit follows to assess access, boundaries, storage, and any structural or logistical considerations. You then receive a written proposal setting out scope, outline costs, and an initial timeline.
For new build homes Croydon clients can trust, this is also where feasibility is made practical. Drainage strategy, utilities, and site setup are discussed early, because these items can shift budgets quickly if discovered late.
Stage two, construction
Once scope and intent are agreed, TNK coordinates planning of the works, including alignment with architects and structural engineers as required. On site, the focus is to get to a stable, weather tight shell efficiently, then coordinate services and finishes to avoid rework.
On a typical residential new build Croydon project, that means:
Groundworks and drainage planned around inspection readiness
Superstructure and roof programmed to reduce exposure risk
Window and door orders placed early to protect the programme
First fix services coordinated for access and future maintenance
Second fix finishes delivered with a structured snagging process
Stage three, post construction
A thorough final inspection verifies the work meets the agreed criteria and complies with building regulations. Handover includes relevant certificates and documentation, then follow up support to address any minor adjustments after occupation.
Keeping Croydon new builds on budget and on programme
Here is the strong opinion, budget control is won before the first shovel hits the ground. Pre construction is not admin, it is risk management.
TNK’s approach to new build budget control is built around three practical disciplines.
Cost control
Itemised scope that makes inclusions clear, realistic allowances where required, and variations priced and approved before work proceeds.
Programme control
Milestones, sequencing, and regular updates, with building control inspections and lead time items built into the schedule.
Quality control
Stage checks during key build phases, with consistent standards for finishes and documented completion targets.
Work with TNK in Croydon, next steps
If you are aiming to start a bespoke new build Croydon project in the next planning cycle, the best next step is a structured initial assessment. You will clarify scope, confirm feasibility, and agree a realistic route through planning and building regs, before costs start moving.
Discover more about our construction process.
FAQ
What is the best first step for an owner occupier new build in Croydon?
Start by defining your scope and specification level, then confirm feasibility and access constraints on site, before you finalise pricing.
How does TNK help with planning and building regs in Croydon?
TNK aligns the build plan to planning conditions and building control requirements early, then schedules inspections into the programme to reduce delays.
How do I avoid cost shocks on a custom home build in Croydon?
Choose a builder who provides itemised scope, realistic allowances, and a variation process where costs are agreed before work starts.
What makes TNK different from other design and build providers?
TNK pairs a structured three stage process with experienced site management and a skilled CITB accredited team, led by Tim Gjana, with consistent quality checks throughout delivery.
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