Hiring the perfect team
Embarking on a self-build project, particularly if it’s your first can be an exciting, yet daunting experience. Having an experienced self-build team behind you from start to finish when project managing your self build can […]
Snagging
Ok, snagging…..Imagine this… It’s the last leg of your self-build journey. Everything is in, except you. You walk around your new home, marvelling at how far it has come. Then, you notice something in the […]
Biophilic Design
Biophilic design improves our connection with nature where we live and work to enhance our health and wellbeing. Consider the principles and how they might be applied to your own project to add another layer […]
Why Oak Frame? What is so special?
You’d think that after nearly three decades of designing and building bespoke oak framed homes that we wouldn’t be as excited as we are when taking on new projects. Yet, when a new client comes […]
Using a quantity surveyor
Working out how much your house will cost to build – and sticking to the budget – can be a headache and costs could easily spiral. A quantity surveyor will give you all the certainty […]
Five ways to keep caps on costs
So, you’ve decided you are going to build your own home but how do you keep caps on self-build costs? It’s a good a feeling, isn’t it? Years of you staying up late, dreaming up […]
Save money on your self build. Building Blunders: 6 points that can save you time, money and hassle
. .We will start with the bad news. There is no magic formula for the perfect, unencumbered build. Every project brings with it unique challenges that have to be overcome in unique ways. These hurdles […]
Can I change the existing planning permission?
The majority of plots are sold with planning permission already secured whether that be outline planning permission or detailed planning permission for a specific house design. Quite often, self-builders like the look of a plot, […]
Q&A’s: Groundworks and foundations for a house
1. Why do I need to do a soil test? You don’t, but it would be wise to. Soil types differ in their stability and need to be able to support the size and weight […]
8 reasons why oak is the perfect choice when extending your home
1. A design bespoke to you Our bespoke design services mean we have the flexibility to give you the exact extension design that you want with the benefits that come with building in oak. Fancy […]
