Prefab homes are popular among self builders for being a quick and cost-effective solution to a new property. But what do you imagine when thinking of prefabricated homes? If it’s the boxy post-war builds, then you’ll be glad to hear that these days it’s very different, as the prefab route allows for a huge scope […]
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How Much Will My Extension Cost?
If you’ve got empty garden space, then adding an extension can be a great way to improve your home and increase its value. Prices for extension projects vary significantly depending on factors such as the size, number of storeys, specification and which part of the country you’re building in. As a general rule, extension prices […]
How Much Does a House Extension Cost? Real-Life Extension Costs, Ideas & Budgets
Extension costs will vary on a case-by-case basis and will depend on a whole host of factors, from the size of the project to your home’s location and how complex the works may be. However, it’ll be extremely helpful to have rough overall outline before you decide if it’s for you and whether your project […]
32 Ways to Start Your Self Build Project
Is self build for me? Self builders come from pretty much every walk of life – from families keen to build an affordable home that can adapt over time, through to empty nesters looking to downsize to a high-spec house with minimal running costs. If you’re at the early stages of looking into this route […]
Embodied Energy: The Key to Low-Carbon New Build Homes?
We’re getting better and better at constructing buildings which have low energy demand when in use (operational energy). As we do, the importance of the embodied energy consumed during construction becomes relatively more important to a project’s sustainability credentials. So, in this article I’m going to explore what embodied energy and embodied carbon are, why […]
Budgeting to Build Your Own Home
Every year thousands of people build their own home, and thousands more dream about it. Contrary to popular belief, most people who achieve their self-build ambition don’t have stacks and stacks of cash, nor do they always have an expert knowledge of the house building industry or prior experience in the field. Good budget planning […]
How to Save Money on Your Self Build
Understanding the reality of what it costs to build your own home is vital if you’re to enjoy a successful project. For a few lucky people, money is not much of an obstacle and they can indulge their every whim on spectacular design, top-quality materials and every technological innovation under the sun. I don’t meet […]
Self Build Cost Calculator – House
Self Build Cost Calculator: estimate the cost of building a two-storey house
How to bring your project in on budget
Building your own home requires a variety of skills, but the one area have-a-go self-builders are most likely to take on is project managing, as it uses those life skills we all have already, such as organising, managing and budgeting. It’s a popular option: according to self-build expert BuildStore, as many as 20 per cent […]
Self Build Planner: Schedule Your Project
While every project is unique, the sequence of a typical self build will follow broadly the same pattern, regardless of where and when it is taking place. There are a number of scheduling programmes out there, many of which cost a fair bit of money and are primarily aimed at developers who will benefit from […]
Self Build Cost Calculator – Bungalow
Self Build Cost Calculator: estimate the cost of building a single storey house or bungalow
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