Key stages to consider when
building your own home
For most self builders the decision to build their own home can be the most challenging, yet rewarding thing they can do, with careful consideration this steep learning curve can be broken down into a simple progression of logical stages, at Turner Timber Frames we are here to work with you, helping you get the most from your upcoming project.
We have put together a list of things you may want to consider along your self build experience:
What do you want from your new home?
Write a wish list of the requirements and ideas you have for your new home, such as the amount of living space, how many bedrooms you would like, are you going to build a garage etc, your home needs to suit you and your families lifestyle.
Just as your home must suit you it to must suit its home, consider the size of your site, the buildings which surround you, do you have any planning restraints? Think about the access to your site and it’s boundaries, trees, site levels, overhead cables, services. Site surveys can be useful to give practical advice, and information required for building regulations.
You will need to consider your Build Budget, Cost implications from site requirements, design details and build specification also the time scales for your project.
Plan your project
At Turner Timber Frames we have several beliefs to help you achieve your goals, the first is that this is your project, we are here to work with you catering our service to suit your individual requirements, and everything is designed to help you get the most from the experience of building your own home.
You will be appointed one main contract manager who will be with you every step of the way to help and advise, who will work very closely with our team of experts; including one of the countries leading timber frame engineers, our experienced production department and our professional erectors. All working together to help make your project run on time, on budget and to the highest possible industry standards.
How much will it cost?
Once you have a final design we are able to give a full and accurate quotation, we can cater the amount we are involved, and the amount of products and services which we provide to suit your needs, if you would like us to take on additional areas of the build this is possible, your project manager will be able to discuss all of the options with you. Most customers choose for us to supply and erect their timber frame home, using our team of professional Timber Frame erectors.
For further guidance on build costs please contact Helen Turner who will be able to help with our build cost calculator. Although we don’t offer finance various companies offer build finance packages, discuss the options with your project manager.
Getting started
A full building regulation application needs to be made before any work can start on site, we can work with you to produce building regulation information. It is also a good idea to have a time scale for the build broken down into various stages this gives you a guide to work to and a check list to ensure nothing is missed throughout the build.
You will need to consider various items for on the site such as:
Security – For building materials, tools and other pieces of equipment needed throughout the build.
Safety – Every year many injuries are caused through bad building practice
Scaffolding – A reputable scaffolding firm who abide by current H&S regulations should be used.
Delivery to site will be arranged at a time to suit you, were our erectors will be waiting ready to unload the delivery. Before the delivery we will send time with you to make sure everything is ready on site and give you a time scale for the erection. Most homes are erected within a matter of days, and can be then made waterproof for contractors to work simultaneously inside and out; this process is often 30% faster than that of a brick and block alternative.
Timber frame is an environmentally sound, clean, fast process of construction we are confident by working together we can help you turn your project goals into a reality. Contact us today to discuss your ideas, or to request a brochure.