Residential Builds

For any self-build timber project there are many build options and build routes available, be it either a timber frame or a SIPs build. However, it is vital that you, as a self-builder, carefully evaluate your circumstances and capabilities in deciding which of these you will choose.

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The biggest self-build failures occur when people underestimate how difficult and time-consuming the building process can be, they overestimate their own capabilities to do the work or to manage a multi-faceted building site.

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Depending on your experience as a self-builder, skill set and available time, your main build options are as follows :-

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• Appoint a design and build contractor to design and build your home.

• Appoint an architect or consultant to design your home, then get either a contractor to build it, or you manage the build yourself.

• Purchase a kit house from a timber kit frame supplier. The kits are of standard design but can be changed to a bespoke configuration if desired. Then get either a contractor to build it, or you manage the build yourself.

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Once you have decided on your option you can then decide on one of the following three build routes :-

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• Build Route 1 – All work is carried out by a main contractor.

• Build Route 2 – You employ a project coordinator and a team of subcontractors.

• Build Route 3 – You self-manage the project, and employ a team of subcontractors.

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We have many years of experience working successfully with architects, consultants, timber frame and SIPs manufacturers, and self-builders, on all of these build options and routes. We can be either a main contractor, or adapt to a subcontracting status in any build route where we supply trades as, and when, required.

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In addition, we are also a highly capable design and build contractor where we can design, plan, organise, control, and construct your home to your specific requirements.

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All of our services are tailored to your individual situation, and we provide clear practical guidelines to help you, whatever your needs and preferred level of involvement.

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By choosing us as your main contractor we will guarantee the following :-

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• You will have one main point of contact; we will assign a project manager who will be your main point of contact for any queries, and it is their job to supply you with project updates at regular intervals during the build;

• We will have experience and insight into your build, thus pre-empting many issues before they arise, we take care of the stress so you can enjoy the process; 

• We are very experienced in programming and procurement scheduling, we manage complexity and reduce risk;

• We are responsible for managing and co-ordinating all construction procedures, and health and safety, on site;

• Your house will be erected by a professional, well organised crew of tradesmen with years of experience. Technical, and all trades, expertise is retained in-house;

• We offer an honest, supportive, expert service that offers transparent pricing;

• A complete turnkey service from groundworks to successful handover;

• We are an NHBC (National House Building Council) registered company which gives you peace of mind knowing that all our new homes will be built to NHBC’s strict standards.