Self Build Extension

Large number of people are now undertaking a major renovation, self build extension or conversion of an existing a self build house. There are books that covers everything from finding, evaluating and buying a site through all the aspects of designing a house, dealing with planning and building regulations and managing the project. These also have full of useful contacts and references to relevant sources of information, and are recommended to anyone who is building a large extension.

Not all home improvements will guarantee a return on the investment; you can over-improve your home. For instance, if you live in an area of small flats or houses and build a swimming pool, you may not get back what you paid to install it. However, should your home have increased in value over the years, then there could be another, cheaper option available to you. The cheapest method of borrowing money to fund home improvements is to remortgage your home and release the equity in the property.

Some self builders will get involved to feel part of their project or to save labour costs, and a few carry out all of the building work themselves. The majority of self builders, however, make the financial arrangements, act as project manager. The same applies to self build extension.

However, ensure that the plans of your new home together with the materials and workmanship which go to into the construction comply with the legal requirements laid down by Parliament and which are expressed as Building Regulations. Virtually all self build projects will be dealt with by the local authority building control office.

Building Regulations apply to new homes without exceptions, specifying a minimum standard of performance, which must be achieved.

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