Jim30
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The Build - Reflections & sign off.
Jim30 commented on Redoctober's blog entry in Our Journey North of the Border
That is a beautiful looking home you built yourself. Well done 😀 -
I'm getting the impression that a lot of my figures are low ☹️ Re services at this rate I may go off grid 😂
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That's pretty much the idea but it's so difficult to pin down a realistic budget.
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Cheers!
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Thanks, some useful advice and the 2nd recommendation for QS
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Actually we do have a friend who's a sparks but haven't approached him yet as plot could be other end of the UK from him 😂
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Thanks, I will, especially as my wife loves Scotland!
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I've looked at dan-wood (and others) and our thinking is that if we're going for a "new" house then we want to future proof it and design it ourselves rather than their designs. Probably do need a bigger budget but we're not area tied and really want a decent energy efficient home with a big garden (wife loves growing vegetables) and some chickens. We're mortgage free and have "some" more funds available but those are earmarked for other things. The alternative is buying "any house" and upgrading it but my research indicated that can be just as expensive (and potentially more) than building from scratch. We're early 50's and aren't working until we drop, life's too short.
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Thanks Jenki, we plan on doing a lot of the work but some stuff, electrics etc you need trades
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Wasn't looking to make money, the plan is to build our "forever" home but a energy efficient house with large garden is the plan. Would rather do as much as possible ourselves as cheaper and we won't "Bodge it and Leggit" on a Friday 😉
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I read the thread where you detail this build, it was inspirational, but, not 100% sure about Durisol.... Maybe I need some more cash!
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I appreciate your comments and think I want to have your build! Seriously though, the rise of materials etc is a very valid point. I was thinking that with a quicker completed icf shell I'd be able to work (very hard) through the winter to get the bathroom and kitchen up and running......and somewhere to sleep of course! Much to consider.
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Thanks Happy, yet another potentially positive post. Planning already done (but may need adjustment) so there's that.... Much to think on, cheers.
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Thanks, nice to possibly have some good news although second fix isn't included. Planning is granted on the plot (we've got an option on it) but probably going to adjust it (smaller so should be fine).
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2 storey on 65m2 footprint is probably a more realistic version and I'll also be taking time off work (and living on rice and beans).
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Probably 2 story, fairly simple box, thanks re triple glazing...and all that I've missed.
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My (naive) understanding was that what I saved on labour costs etc made up for the extra ICF costs. I'm not sure the wife will wait 18 months while I try to build it traditionally 😂
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That makes sense I guess
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My footprint would only be about half yours (and I don't like underfloor heating) but I'm starting to feel like this might have to wait until a lottery win!
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Thanks Dave, it's starting to sound like I'm living in cloud cuckoo land. I'm assuming it must be economies of scale that big developers (and not so big) can buy the land, build houses, sell them for £175k (obviously depends on the area) and still make a profit. ☹️
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Thanks Chanmenie, this is exactly why I posted, I've seen / read so many articles / posts that actually trying to pin down realistic figures for the different components / work is driving me nuts... I do have 20% wiggle room as there's always something but....
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Hello, First of all, most of this is also posted in my "Introduce Yourself" post so apologies if you've already seen this or if I've broken a rule (Admin please delete this if so). Anyway, My wife and I are looking at how realistic it is to do a self build (ICF preferred) of approx 100m2 (either 1 or 2 storey) with a total budget of £150K (excluding plot cost), right down to the kitchen /bathroom fittings (midrange). I intend to DIY as much as possible, paying trades for the skilled aspects etc. Now I know it's a how long's a piece of string question and I suspect that I'm missing something / seriously underestimating costs but some "rough" calculations look like this (excuse the ordering!) : Carpet etc inc. fitting £3,000 Electrics £5,000 Plumbing & bathrooms £10,000 Triple glazed windows £15,000 Kitchen complete £10,000 Stairs £3,000 Foundations £12,000 Fencing £3,000 Heating, solar, pump, etc £15,000 Legal fees etc £10,000 Roof £11k ICF walls & concrete £25,000 Flooring frames £3,000 For a rough total of £125,000. How wrong (or right) am I? I appreciate any answers because currently I'm reading so much that one moment my budget seems reasonable and the next it's nowhere close! Thanks for any replies!
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Hello everyone, Occasionally a lurker here over the years but finally decided to change things up and join up and ask for advice (and maybe add some in the future?). My wife and I are looking at how realistic it is to do a self build (ICF preferred) of approx 100m2 (either 1 or 2 storey) with a total budget of £150K (excluding plot cost), right down to the kitchen /bathroom fittings (midrange). I intend to DIY as much as possible, paying trades for the skilled aspects etc. Now I know it's a how long's a piece of string question and I suspect that I'm missing something / seriously underestimating costs but some "rough" calculations look like this (excuse the ordering!) : Carpet etc inc. fitting £3,000 Electrics £5,000 Plumbing & bathrooms £10,000 Triple glazed windows £15,000 Kitchen complete £10,000 Stairs £3,000 Foundations £12,000 Fencing £3,000 Heating, solar, pump, etc £15,000 Legal fees etc £10,000 Roof £11k ICF walls & concrete £25,000 Flooring frames £3,000 For a rough total of £125,000. How wrong (or right) am I? I appreciate any answers because currently I'm reading so much that one moment my budget seems reasonable and the next it's nowhere close!
