Self Build Guide

Building your own home can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding projects you may ever undertake in your life.  If this is your first time, then you may feel daunted by the prospect, but don't let that put you off.  Each year many, many ordinary (and extraordinary) people succesfully build their own homes, and they are no different to you.  Self build is realistic.  It can be done.  And you can do it.

In this short self build guide we will introduce you to some key aspects of building your own home to get you started.  Click on the links below:-

• where to find a building plot

• what to consider when viewing a building plot

• Building plot development and servicing

• choosing a timber frame design

• applying for statutory consents

• self build construction cost guide

• self build finance

• self-managed build or main contractor

• the self build project sequence

• glossary of self build and construction terms