Have you dreamed of building a home in a romantic island location? The price of an island plot, as well as the increased costs of getting materials and workmen to your build site may make this seem like an impossible dream. But don’t give up- here on the west coast, there are companies that specialise in working on and delivering to the islands. With a bit of extra planning and thought, there’s no reason not to self build on the islands.
Think Before You Act The number-one rule in rugged design is to plan ahead. With rugged sites, special factors come into play. In addition to normal home-design decisions, you’ll need to think about your site’s accessibility, energy options, terrain and weather patterns. Sometimes these issues can raise your costs dramatically.