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Putting a roof on our multi-generational self-build home

19th December 2024

Our self-build project in Weaverham we are building for Roselin and Martin is really taking shape now. The roof is nearly complete and the multi-generational build will soon be watertight. Our self-builders visit the site once every two weeks or so, fitting visits in around their busy work schedule at the local hospital. Until the…

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Constructing a self-build backland development

18th September 2024

Backland development in Cheshire – customer story Our clients, a retired couple, with a large extended family, lived in a semi-detached house with a large rear garden in Wilmslow. They were interested in building a bigger house in the garden, as a ‘backland’ development, with plenty of room for visitors to come and stay, but…

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Timber frame project in Hoole: now complete

13th June 2024

Viewed from the outside, anyone looking at this neo-Georgian house would not know that it is not a traditional brick and block construction.

Aesthetically, there is no major difference between a timber frame house and a traditional build.

We have expertise in both types so our clients can choose their preference and whichever is more suitable for a particular site.

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Setting the stage: modern replacement dwelling reaches second fix

8th November 2023

Our replacement dwelling in Timperley is now at the second fix stage. The stunning balcony leading off the master bedroom, with views over the back garden, will be installed shortly.

When the house is finished, this will be a space for relaxation, with low maintenance container planting and perhaps a couple of recliners so the owners can enjoy relaxing in the evening sunshine.

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Looking after appliances, heating systems and warranties

13th September 2023

When you move into your new build home, there is so much to take in. From the décor and spaces that you can fill with your own items and tastes, to the working elements of your new home, there is much to get to know. It is important from the outset that you ‘test drive’ your home and check that everything is in full working order.

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Design your house for home working: what do you need?

13th April 2022

If you are planning to design a new house of your own, as a self-build project, it is worth considering if working from home is going to play a significant part in your future. If it is, then you can design in various features to your house to accommodate this new way of working.

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Top interior design trends for 2022

9th February 2022

With more people having spent increased time indoors throughout the pandemic, there has been a bigger shift in interest in interior design for their homes. The start of 2022 has seen trends already beginning to emerge for what’s hot and what’s not for home interiors, with ideas to suit all styles and tastes.

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A classically beautiful self-build Georgian home, with a very modern twist

17th November 2021

Work on one of our latest self-build projects, a two storey Georgian countryside property, is continuing apace. This beautiful country house has a historic, Georgian aesthetic where we have managed to retain an authentic character feel but given the property a modern twist with contemporary design features.

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Building your own home: the build progresses quickly

13th October 2021

Not having done a self-build before, our client Suzanne didn’t really know what to expect of the actual building process. Despite some Covid-related delays, her self-build project is now back on schedule. The bricklaying is finished, the roof is complete, the windows are about to be installed and Suzanne and her husband are planning to move into their new house before the end of the year.

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The Self-Build Guide to The Build: 5. Finishing Touches

14th July 2021

As we reach the conclusion of our Self-Build Guide to The Build, you should by now have a very clear idea what your finished home looks like. It’s almost completely decorated and the bathroom and kitchen are in place. It looks like a home, but there are several aspects – both inside and out – that need to be completed to put the finishing touches to your project.