Self Builders

According to the NaCSBA (National Custom & Self Build Association) survey 1 in 3 people are interesting in self building, with 9% of people saying that they were likely to build their own home at some point in the near future.

Driven by Covid and new emerging approaches to hybrid working, 39% also stated that they needed a dedicated home office space.

For the majority of self-builders designing in renewable energy as an intrinsic part of the build is a pre-requisite. This often means designing ground source heat, underfloor heating, solar thermal and integrated solar panels as part of the build plan.

We have a wealth of experience in this market and if you or your architect would like to talk through the options, please get in touch.

Building Regulations Part L: A Guide to the New Changes

Changes to Building Regulations Part L take effect from 15 June – here’s how they could impact self builders and extenders.

Building Regulations Part L covers the conservation of fuel and power in the building of new homes in England, and establishes how energy-efficient new and existing homes should be.

All new homes must produce 31% less carbon emissions than what is currently acceptable in the present Part L regulations.

The changes could affect anyone undertaking a home improvement project, extension, renovation or self build, so we have put together everything you need to know about Part L, the new regulations, and how the changes will apply to your project.