Are you considering a package home for your self build project? Georgina Crothers reveals the key questions to put to suppliers and what to look out for to find the right company for you

Above: Dan-Wood is behind this contemporary five-bedroom, timber frame build in Nantwich. The company’s turnkey package includes interior and exterior decorating, fixtures, fittings and technical installations, including gas condensing boilers and heat recovery systems

The package home route offers a sliding scale of services to suit every self builder, from firsttimers to seasoned veterans, helping you to complete your build on time and within budget. But with a range of high-quality suppliers to choose from, each offering different structural systems and services, there’s a lot to consider when selecting the best partner for your project. So, it’s important to do your research and ask the right questions. I’ve been chatting to a selection of package home companies to scope out different supplier’s answers to the big questions you’ll be asking before signing up to a package home.

Q What kind of package is best for me?

Different package specialists offer different kinds of packages, from supply of the kit only, right the way through a to turnkey solution (where they do pretty much everything, handing you the keys to a finished house at the end of the project). The right package for you will depend on a series of factors.