How Choosing a Turnkey Prefabricated Build Route Created These 4 Inspiring Homes

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Building a turnkey house enables those who are short on time or who need a good amount of risk assurance to design and construct a home tailor-made to their requirements without the stress of project managing that a traditional self build often requires.

The homeowners below chose the turnkey build route for different reasons — find out how it led them to building their dream homes.

1. Go to a One-Stop-Shop for Design and Build Services

Just like self building in the more conventional sense, plans for turnkey homes can be created bespoke to individual lifestyles while the headache of hiring and managing contractors is limited as one company takes on all of these elements.

One such project is this stunning modern self build. The homeowner initially began her project using a separate architect and builder, but found that designing and building the home using one company could maximise the potential of her London plot.

2. Achieve More Using a Prefabricated Timber Frame System

Prefabricated homes, by their very nature are less wasteful than traditional self build projects and, thanks to the timber frame construction, the end result is far more efficient than brick and block homes.

What’s more, turnkey design and build companies are frequently on the cutting-edge of the latest green technologies. From solar panels and heat pumps to thermally-efficient insulation, every step of the way there are options to create a more sustainable home for the future.

For this homeowner, opting for a turnkey home using a timber frame manufacturer to deliver his bespoke home design ensured the risk factors of traditional self build were mitigated. Due to tricky engineering – namely a pocket wall to accommodate two 5.8m x 3x sliding patio doors – many builders were unable to take on such a project but Baufritz were able to deliver the custom architectural elements he desired.

3. Get Expert Support Through the Planning Stages for an Accessible Home

Work with a turnkey company for guidance through all stages of the self build process, including obtaining planning permission, detailed drawings and building regulations.

This home was built on the plot of the homeowners’, the Crowleys, former home, despite a tricky planning covenant which restricted future development. After a battle and court case with the support of Baufritz, the Crowleys were able to design their perfect home, designed to assist them through retirement and later in life.

Essential aspects of the lifetime home included moving the living areas to the first floor and a ground floor bedroom and shower room which can become a self-contained single-level dwelling if the need arises.

4. Get involved with the Perfect Finishes

While off-the-shelf kit homes and custom builds are tempting in the sense that the project is entirely hands off, choosing a turnkey home enables homeowners to be in control of the internal and external finishes, as well as the layout and design.

Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Webber had visited five architects before finally finding Baufritz. Their in-house designers listened to their tastes and requirements — resulting in a stunning contemporary country-style home.

“Baufritz absolutely nailed it straight away,” remarks Madeleine. “The country house's design is unique, a combination of locally prevalent traditional materials and sustainable modern construction methods which creates an attractive and sustainable dwelling. I went to the Baufritz design centre to choose all the fixtures and fittings and it was very very efficiently done.”