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Before even the footings can be dug the building plot has to be cleared and prepared ready for the real build to begin. Within a few days your site will be cleared and ready for work to commnece. ...

When planning your self-build home the flooring has to be decided upon when the house designs are being drawn up. Consider whether you require under floor heating, as this will have to be integrated ...

Planning an underground house can have some very tricky elements and although underground homes are still rare, they are increasing in number, particularly for self-builds, because they can be built ...

When planning to build your dream home you need a reliable team of trades' people to ensure the house is built on time, to plan and to the best possible quality.

Labour General labourers ...

When building your home you should look to the future and plan for new innovations that may come along. By having the facility to be able to add to your home as technology increases your home will be ...

Planning ahead before you start will save time and frustration later. So will sourcing where the best places are to purchase the materials for the house-build.

Shopping list Make a list ...

Let's face it without a roof on your new home it is not fit to live in, but before you assume that the roof is just a timber and tile construction think of the options you could chose to have at the ...

Research the self-build mortgage market carefully before you make your choice. Many banks and building societies now have a self-build mortgage and there is sure to be one to suit your circumstances ...

When building your own home a bonus is being able to have complete control over the electricity supply, but it will take a lot of thought and organisation

Beginning Hopefully you will ...

One of the first stages of the build is to complete the footings and arrange for utilities to be supplied to the site.

Notify Contact the gas, electricity, water, telephone and cable ...

Another choice that faces the self-builder is what type of heating to install into their new home. There are many types of home heating and the choice should be made knowledgeably as it will be in ...

Plastering the walls and ceiling of your self-build home will put the finishing touches to the home of your dreams

Electrical Do not attempt to have the walls of your self-build home ...

Without a water supply running to the house a self-build project is not complete. It needs planning and thought just like any other part of the build.

Stage The plumbing and heating ...

Self-builders may think of the staircase and windows as little more than an embellishment on their home but these items are as important as any other part of the build.

Planning The ...