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Pre-start: building a timber frame self-build in Hoole, Chester

10th January 2024

We were very pleased to find a plot of land for a self-build on Stone Place, in the centre of Hoole, on the outskirts of Chester, with outline planning permission for building a house.

As space was quite tight and access somewhat restricted, we started thinking about building a timber frame house, rather than our usual brick and block build.

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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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Self-building a home in Cheshire, while living abroad

12th January 2022

One reason why many of our self-build clients choose us to build their new home is because they are attracted by our turn key package, where we manage every aspect of the build on their behalf. One of our current self-build projects is quite unusual, as our clients chose our turn key package as their preferred option because they are currently living abroad. Until recently they were unable even to visit the site of their new home.

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Self-Build Timeline

18th June 2020

Many people dream of building their own home for years. Once you decide to make that dream a reality, how long does it take to self-build a house from start to finish?

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The Self-Build Guide Next Steps: 2. Assembling your self-build team

14th May 2020

Once you have chosen and secured a plot of land for your self-build project, the next steps are to look at how you will go about designing and constructing your new home.

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Planning your home, from home

2nd April 2020

You can go on planning your self-build, even in isolation. In these extraordinary times, with many of us having to practise ‘physical distancing’ at home, it is good to know that many of our professional and social activities can still continue, albeit in a different way.

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Self-Build Budget: How not to break the bank

24th June 2019

Self-build Budget Considerations Many different concerns need to be considered when you begin to look at self-build projects. Setting your budget early on and sticking to it is easier said than done. If you have a self-build project in mind, we can help you manage the turnkey project, from land acquisition and planning permission, through…

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Planning Your Self-Build in the New Year

30th January 2019

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you’ve had a good start to 2019 and are back into the swing of things feeling refreshed and revitalised. We certainly are. And there couldn’t be a better time to start thinking about making some changes in your life. Many people take up the gym, a better diet, a…