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This book explains in simple terms what's involved in self-build and helps you to decide if it's for you - and if so, what's the right way forward....
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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...
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...
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?
I have a 3 acres of flat land, made up of two paddocks and grassed land, with good sea views down a valley, 15 mins walk to a beach in Devon. All the land sits to the left hand side of my property and 150 foot driveway - running up to within 20...
I want to build a SIP home in livable stages such as:
Stage 1: Lay foundation, Build Sip Structure 1 and live in it for 12 months.
Stage 2: Lay next foundation, take down SIP dividing wall from stage 1 and join/build SIP structure 2...
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