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  • How to Build to a Budget

    H&R awards winner Caron Pain self built her home for just £110,000; we take an in-depth look at how she did it - and how you can too with a detailed breakdown of each stage of the build.

  • Superstructure Cost Guide

    Continuing our detailed series examining build costs, serial self-builder David Snell looks at a typical receipt for building the house’s superstructure. A superstructure is the part of the building that is erected on top of the foundations

  • Roof Cost Guide

    Continuing our comprehensive series looking at build costs, serial self-builder David Snell breaks down the figures for constructing the roof, including advice on which type of roof is best for your project and how to reduce build costs.

  • Drainage Cost Guide

    Continuing our series examining build costs, serial self-builder David Snell looks at on-site drainage — with a complete cost breakdown and advice on how to reduce costs.

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  • Are these extension costs too high?

    A friend of mine has just had a quote through for a small extension that comes in at around £3,000/m2 - it's a for a small utility room extension that can't be any bigger than 5m2 in new space. Builder initially quoted £14,000 but went...

    Answers: 6
    Views: 21,096

  • Cost of electricity connection to new build

    I have just recieved a quotation for an electricity connection to my new self build, the price seems a little high for what they actually have to do . (7,000 pounds)
    The connection will be a single phase supply off the main line which...

    Answers: 7
    Views: 18,874

  • What's the cheapest way to self-build?

    For a complete beginner with no skills, other than organising, what is the cheapest form of self-building? Blockwork, timber frame, hay bale, you name it — I’d be interested to know which construction route is the most cost-effective for me?

    Answers: 3
    Views: 17,332
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