The custom is always right

One of the main reasons Oakwrights’ custom build developments are so popular is that all our plots come with planning permission, highways and utility connections all in place for an oak frame home.  

Read on to learn more about an alternative way of building the home of your dreams with a custom build self build route.

Benefits of custom build

Custom build provides a way for you, the self-builder, to fulfil your dreams with the support of a partner with years of experience. 

One of the hardest parts of building your home can be finding your perfect plot. By choosing one of our available plots across the country, you can secure your dream location with planning permission already approved and utilities and highways already commissioned. 

This takes the stress of organising these connections away from you, leaving you to concentrate on the fun parts of your build, your home design.  

Make your house a home

You'll be delighted to know that your selected plot includes a well-defined oak frame design and a customisable floorplan that can be tailored to perfectly suit your unique lifestyle preferences. 

Collaborating with our Architectural Design team, we have the expertise to transform your wish list into reality. Leveraging our team's extensive experience, we will assist you in revising your new design and obtaining planning approval.

By choosing to build on one of our custom build developments, you’ll become one of a small community of self-builders. Discover how our award-winning custom build development in Herefordshire illustrates how successful and supportive such neighbourhoods tend to be. 

Managing your build

Once you’ve secured your plot and are satisfied with your design, you’ll next want to decide how the build is managed. This ranges from self-management to our turnkey service, where we project manage your entire build on your behalf. If you opt for self-management, you’ll commission the contractors you want to work with throughout the process. You may even choose to do some of the work yourself. You’ll also plan and manage the main building contractors who’ll broadly take responsibility for the build. 

Alternatively, our turnkey service takes project management responsibilities out of your hands. This means you’ll have a single point of contact throughout your build who will manage the tradespeople working on site. Your Turnkey Project Manager will also work alongside our other in-house departments involved in the creation of your oak frame home. Your Turnkey Project Manager’s role is to be with you throughout the whole process, right up until you’re ready to move into your new home. 

For more information on the plots we have with planning permission for an oak frame home, view our plots for sale. Or, start your custom build journey by contacting our dedicated team on email at custombuild@oakwrights.co.uk or telephone 01432 353 353.