New to the forum, new to building - what have I done?!

[Myfirsthouse]

Hi, 

 

I'm new to this, and have never built a self-build before. I've put an offer on some land with some planning, got a mortgage in principle and off I go!

 

I've used a lot of advice from the forums to look at all the pros and cons, and am leaning towards an ICF build.

From what I've gleaned getting an experience Build Contractor is 90% of the battle, and near Glasgow - all the builders are joiners by trade, so naturally want to build stuff out of wood.

 

Has anyone imported services in this area, or looked into it? I'm looking at Amvic, but i'm open to any quality ICF system.

 

Thanks,

Tim

[ToughButterCup]

Hello Tim, welcome. 

 

I've built using ICF: not the only system available among ICFs , but there's a healthy range of offerings on the market.

Here's my experience of ICF - not all of it good: better you know about the warts as well as the laughter lines innit?

 

The key strategic decision at your stage: who's building it for you ? - experience counts for almost everything.

 

(I take it you'll not be doing it yourself - you've got a decent Beemer parked in the drive - you wont want the carpets to get muddy now will ya? Specially with a wee hoos like that in Bearsden or Milngarvie eh? ?)

Ian