GrantMcscott

There is no liability insurance on the land at the minute so if someone wander on to the land and hurts themselves then most likely not insured. I have no issue in getting liability insurance but full site insurance seems overkill

Hi Can any give advise please. I am due to complete on my land today and the mortgage company has asked for proof of site insurance. I have had a couple of quotes for 12 months and it is about £700 The issue I have is that I am not starting work for 12 month and do not want to insure a remote field in the middle of no where until I start work. Understand I need public liabilty insurance incase someone wonders onto the land and hurts themselves Can anyone advise how I can reduce this cost? thanks

Hi Dave sorry to answer your questions How many properties? 1 Single or 3 phase supply requested? Single What rating (how many KVA) have you asked for or been offered? 20 KVA How far from the 3 phase overhead to your plot? I would say about 100 meters Is that going to be overhead or underground? if so who is doing the digging? Underground and I will do the civils Is the 11KV overhead being altered in any way or just a transformer and your connection? It may well require an upgraded pole or twin poles for the transformer) 11Kv work will require a partial network shutdown, that is not done live. they have not stated thanks

Hi there is no wayleaves involved the supply is coming from 11 Kv line as there is 3 marked up on their location map. It states o the drawing 3 x 50 ACSR 11kV

I think I will go back to SPN and ask for a firm quote to see if this changes

Thanks the quote of SPNetworks is 12K that is with me doing the ground works. The reason is they need to install a transformer so was looking for comparison

Hi I am building a house in Scotland and have had a quote from Scottish Power Networks for a connection to the grid. They have a list of about 50 to 60 alternative providers that can do the work so I would like to compare the quote. https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/userfiles/file/Active_ICPs.pdf Not sure who I should contact though for another couple of quotes Has any one had any experience with this thanks

Hi I am trying to price up my windows for my build. Wood frame Aluminum clad. Can anyone recommend a brand middle of the road and any companies. Not sure where to go. Thanks

the value of the plot is 100k can I assume then not value add to putting the founds in

Can anyone advise what percentage value increase of the plot there will be (if any) after I have done all the groundwork's and foundation for my build. I am just trying to work out my cashflow thanks

Hi yes you are correct it is for there Val-U-Therm system Scotframe are 24% more expensive than Fleming homes so need to understand what the differences are between them to make sure I am doing a fair comparison.

hi I have had quotes from Scotframe who has proposed SIPS and Fleming Homes who has proposed a traditional timber frame construction for my house. The house is going to be in East Ayrshire, Scotland and I am not sure who to approach for Timber frame quotes. Any recommendations of companies that people have used would be good as I only approached the 2 above by googling thanks

Hi The plot I am going to purchase already had planning permission. The Architect used these plans an amended them to my design this made the house twice the size. i an going to add for further amendments which will include a garage. In the eyes of the vat inspector what ones ate the approval plans. The first ones or the ones with the last amendments before I start to build. thanks

Hi Is there any chance you could share the spreadsheet with myself as I am starting to do my costings thanks

Hi Thanks for all the replies will look into the suggestions thanks

Hi I am currently looking to finance a build in Scotland and was looking for advice on funding options. I am looking to fund land at 100 K build costs of 270K and have a 70k deposit I have looked at the following Scottish Building Society but they only give LTV of 60% Mary Riley Custom Build Funding Limited (I have spoken to her and she sounds very knowledgeable) but charges 1% fee then I will have mortgage fees after that. The build store but heard so many bad things about them Ecology Building Society I would like to get an offer in principal so I could go ahead and start the legal process on the land. Any advice would be gratefully received. Grant

Thanks for all the replies will try filling in the form

Hi, I need a phone line installed when I have finished building my house. The plot is remote with the near east house about 0.5 miles away. Can someone advise if I contact Openreach for the infrastructure or do I go though a telephone provider to obtain a quote to have it done? thanks