Self Build Homes

Our Self Build Architects Will Manage All Of Your Requirements...

We design and deliver stunning self build homes throughout Scotland.  From Concept to Completion we guarantee that you will be in love with your new home.

Here's Our #5 Top Tips On Self Build Projects...

1. Before purchasing your plot always consult an Architect.   Your Architect will visit the site and advise on any issues which you will need to be aware of prior to purchase e.g. locations next to rivers are often scenic but bring inherant problems.
2. Outline or Detailed Planning Approval should be in place prior to finalising the purchase of the plot.
3. A fully serviced plot means that the gas, water, electric and drainage supplies are physically located on or at the side of the plot, not 500 metres away or on the opposite site of the Road. 
4. Eco and Green Homes are now very much in demand.  Your Architect can advise on the latest technologies in order to meet or exceed the current regulations. 
5. Always ensure that there is a Site Investigation Report which clearly establishes the ground conditions.  This will avoid decontamination and excessive foundation costs. 

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 Block Architects are experienced in the design and delivery of specialist Self Build Houses.  Many Clients embark on this process with little to no experience.  Trust us that this is not the way forward.   From Plot Selection to Handover we can assist with some or all of the necessary steps smoothing the delivery of your project:-

• Self Build Plot Selection & Site Appraisal
• Obtaining Planning Permission 
• Building Warrant Applications
• Construction Methods
• Eco Home /  Low Carbon Homes
• Project Management
• Tender Process & Appointment of Contractors
• Site Supervision
• Bank Monitoring & Certification

For More Information & Help Contact Us or call Telephone Glasgow 0141 278 3632,   Edinburgh 0131 278 0445,  Hamilton 01698 422 358, to arrange Your FREE Consultation or Get A Quote Online 

Raising Self Build Finance Is Easy For Our Clients...

At Block Architects our Business Contacts and Financial Consultants are continually seeking new ways to assist us in helping you.   We have partnered with a Scottish Contactor, Crescent Properties (Scotland) Ltd who will finance the build for you and all you need to ensure is that you have a mortgage or a buyer in place at handover.  Yes that's right!  You don't pay the construction fees to the end of the build, however you must own the site.   For more information please contact us. 

Designing & Delivering Eco Homes and Low Energy Carbon Homes... 

Working in tandem with our Specialist Consultants we can advise on the latest technologies to meet and exceed the current building control regulations.  On Self Build this is achieved using software known as 'The SAP Calculator' which is BRE Approved (British Research Establishment).   Many people view Green Technologies as an unnecessary expense however these technologies are infact becoming more cost effective and more reliable and infact do have a positive effect on the reduction of your Carbon Footprint.  Remember in years to come the value of your property will be directly reflective of it's Carbon Rating so get in early and make sure it's as high as you can afford it to be at the design stage. If you require more information on Eco Homes or Low Energy Carbon Homes please contact us. 

For More Information & Help Contact Us or call Telephone Glasgow 0141 278 3632,   Edinburgh 0131 278 0445,  Hamilton 01698 422 358, to arrange Your FREE Consultation or Get A Quote Online 

Pictures Of A New Build In Progress...

 Week 1.

Site top soil is cleared and foundation trenches excavated and Inspected by the Architect to ensure suitable ground conditions in accordance with Structural Engineer's recommendations.  Contractor positions small timber pegs in the trench to mark the top of foundation level.

 Week 2.

Underbuilding positioned on site with adequate provision for solumn ventilation.  External leaf of blockwork terminated at dpc level to allow structural timber kit to be tied in at a later date.

Week 3

Foundation solumn slab now cast within underbuilding walls and site is ready for arrival of timber kit structure above.  Solumn construction comprising 75mm weak mix concrete on continuous taped dpm on 50mm sand blinding on min 150mm well compacted hardcore

Week 4.

Drainage runs excavated with pea gravel laid within trenches.  2 drainage pipes laid within trenches (1 for waste water and 1 for surface water).  Drainage will be pressure tested prior to backfill.  On this particular build the waste water is being fed to a bio disc prior to entering a local water course.

 Week 5.

Floor joists now resting on wall plate with internal stud partitions laid flat internally ready for erection following the floor application.  Insulation still to be fitted between joits.

Week 5.

External Timber Partitions erected on site with 'insulated' breather membrane applied to the external kit.  Scaffolding being erected to first floor level ready for truss erection.

Week 5.

Trusses resting on the ground ready for lift onto the top of the timber kit walls.

 Week 7.

Internal first fix commenced on site including installatio of floor, insulation and doors and windows 

Week 7.

Roof and Scaffolding on and the whole frame is wind and water tight ready for external blockwork skin

 Week 8.

The front on a sunny day.  The blockwork is now finished ready for render coat.  Tiles on the roof are completed and flashed around the solar panels.

Week 9.

The rear on a sunny day.  Well it's sunny for Strathaven!

More images to follow.....

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