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WHAT IS A DESIGN & BUILD SPECIALIST?

Having one company package together different phases of your self build project will take the risk and uncertainty out of your hands. Here, we’re looking at what stages can be bundled together and how the process works

Above: A timberoak frame hybrid from English Brothers was used on this self build in Hampshire. The package specialists worked closely with the homeowners and their architect to shape the design (eb-bespoke.co.uk)
KATY DONALDSON

No one builds a house from scratch without the help of some experts along the way, and appointing a single company to take on more than one element of your build helps to streamline the process, reduce the risk of expensive mistakes and gives you a good idea upfront of how much the project is likely to cost. This is where design and build specialists, also known as package home companies, come in handy. They allow you to bundle together key project phases, such as the structural design and main building works, with different firms offering a varying scope of services.

Working with a package company means you’ll be benefitting from the in-house team’s experience of completing numerous successful self builds, but what kind of package will suit your project? To help decide what sort of involvement you are likely to feel comfortable with, here are the levels of services that you can expect to choose from.

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