Self Build

Finding Your Ideal Plot >

So you've made the decision to build a house, now it's time to find your plot. Where should you start? Although not all estate agents sell land, the majority do so this could be your best starting point. Check out the windows of your local estate agents or use an online search like Rightmove.co.uk where there are houses and plots from a variety of different estate agents, but don't forget there are other agents that do not appear on websites like this.

Financing Your Project >

So you’ve found your ideal plot, now how do you get the finances in place?

Planning Permission >

Right, you’ve got your plot and the mortgage is in place so now you’re ready to Getbuilding!

What Building Materials to Use? >

There are a variety of different building methods that are now used throughout the UK including those listed below, click on each one to find out more information about that particular material;

Type of Build >

Do you want to build a Dutch bungalow, a three-storey town house, or a detached victorian mansion? There are various types of build that you can choose from, but how do you make a decision on which one is right for your plot?

Before you Start to Build >

There are few things that we believe will help your build along. Firstly – make sure your insured. Site insurance is very important, covering you for theft of materials as well as for personal injury should somebody be injured either working on your site or trespassing on it.

Building in Stages >

There are various ways to break down the stages of a build based on different types or styles of build and the different materials that can be used. Here we break the stages down into generic stages for a 140 m2 self-build bungalow.