Main contractor suggestions Yorkshire (timber frame)

[mikey86]

Hello.

 

I have a plot in York with planning permission.

 

Id like to go down the main contractor route and have spoken to 4 building firms so far.

They loose interest when I mention timber frame (Scott frame is the leading contender) as they all say block is best.

 

I'm looking to find someone to do the ground works, drainage connections, build the foundations then do the cladding and roofing once the building has been erected.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions? Or places I can search?

 

Thanks.

 

Mike.

[Bramco]

We looked at Scotframe but found the pricing for the erection difficult to navigate and we wanted something a bit more turnkey, so went with MBC who do the insulated slab and timber frame. We found a local builder who would do the foundations, that left the insulated slab and frame to MBC and the builder came back to do the cladding, roofing, internals etc.  It was 2 separate contracts with the builder and we asked 3 or 4 to tender both times.  The builder was main contractor for both of those phases.  So it is possible to do it.

 

I should add that we also separately contracted for the windows and sliding doors. So we had effectively 4 major contracts to sort out which worked for us.  

 

Simon

[dabba]

Also have a building plot in York, going with brick & block as it seemed more cost effective.