mathew Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 quite a few plots for sale around this area at the moment for decent prices (many with detailed planning) and got me thinking. obviously im not gona dive straight in and have spent the last few hours reading up on all things self build on line. was looking to get personal experiences off people who have built their own and possibley some horror stories to put me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I have not but my freind Jack did ages ago, didn't go to well IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I haven't built my own house, but I have done some project management, I would say its important to time your trades correctly, and try not to have to many wanting to be in the same place at the same time, work out what your long lead items area and work your program around those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 have to find a decent brickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 have to find a decent brickie oi st thomas school is still standing..........i think:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Ive built a few for other people, What do you want to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Ny father in law built his own, biggest problem he found was keeping on top of the contractors. Give em an inch they take a mile etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Ive built a few for other people, What do you want to know? ive been in construction for the last 11 years but have minimal experience when it comes to houses (we do things like cinemas, shopping centres,school etc). havnt long moved into my own place which a year ago was in a right state and unliveable. two smallish extensions and a complete gutting later it was finished. i carried out all the work myself except for the electrics,plumbing and skimming and in all honesty found it straight forward and hassle free. this has kinda given the mentality of thinking building a complete house would be just as easy (obviously with a bit more help) but then i start to think if it was that easy why arent more people doing it? ive looked into all the various self build mortgages and pricing books to get a rough idea but still find it hard to see where the difficulties are. id be looking at an average size 3 bedroom dorma (most plots down here seem to have detailed planning for 3 bedroom dormas). would you have any sort of ball park figure for the construction of one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I have not but my freind Jack did ages ago, didn't go to well IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 ive been in construction for the last 11 years but have minimal experience when it comes to houses (we do things like cinemas, shopping centres,school etc). havnt long moved into my own place which a year ago was in a right state and unliveable. two smallish extensions and a complete gutting later it was finished. i carried out all the work myself except for the electrics,plumbing and skimming and in all honesty found it straight forward and hassle free. this has kinda given the mentality of thinking building a complete house would be just as easy (obviously with a bit more help) but then i start to think if it was that easy why arent more people doing it? ive looked into all the various self build mortgages and pricing books to get a rough idea but still find it hard to see where the difficulties are. id be looking at an average size 3 bedroom dorma (most plots down here seem to have detailed planning for 3 bedroom dormas). would you have any sort of ball park figure for the construction of one of these? If you know what order things get done in then you are pretty much there, just keep ontop of any contractors you use, i give them time penaltys to make sure things get done on time and to good order. Construction costs depends a lot on the site,as this is a plot i take it you will need all the services putting in place like drains/gas/electric/water... that alone can work out a lot of money depending if they have to dig the road up. for the house if you work it out at about a £1000 per square meter of floor space (per floor) i dont think you will be far out on the costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I've built quite a few for other people but one day when i've got the money i would like to build my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzle Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 i have built my own house and won awards for it !!! unfortunately it was made out of cardboard, i was 8 and in mr bouchers class 1986.. good times!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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