New Self-Build in East Berks

[DrewD]

Hi Everyone,

We're doing a self build in near Ascot, Berks.   It took us a while to get planning but we finally got it and we're hoping to start on our new house towards the end of the year.  We're hoping this forum will provide some great advice and support and will help us avoid any nasty pitfalls.

 

Our tender pack has gone out to a few builders, but we also want to put it out to a few trades to see if it's worth moving away from a main contractor, taking on more of the build responsibility to save on cost.  If anyone has any advice or recommendations on tradespeople who cover E.Berks/S.Bucks/NW. Surrey we'd love to hear from you.

 

Thanks

[Dreadnaught]

Welcome to the forum! That sounds like a lovely area for a self-build.

[Ferdinand]

Welcome to the forum.

[Dan F]

Welcome.  We are in Wokingham just up the road from you, just got planning a month ago and hoping to start on our build Nov/Dec.

 

> Our tender pack has gone out to a few builders, 

Have you already decided on brick and block?

 

I've been talking to various PM's and main contractors in the area, but still undecided on which route we will take.  We are plannning to use timber-frame though, so slightly different situation maybe if you aren't..

[DrewD]

@Dan Feist 

Well done on getting your planning.

 

We're going with a traditional brick & block build (various reasons why!).  We're looking to start in Jan 2020, so we'll be making our decision on main contractor/PM route during September