Financial Expert Advice Build Aviator
Contact
Tel: 0333 332 1518Marcus
Jefford
Build Aviator offers a range of services
for each stage of the build process. From
support with your product specifications,
to assistance with testing upon completion,
to help you with a smooth route to building
control sign off.
Build Aviator puts the clients’ needs at
the heart of every project, whether that's
building to minimum regulations or
achieving an increased level of comfort and
energy efficiency.
Through its services, guidance and
support, Build Aviator helps you to build
intelligently and to a specification that
works for you, with products that are
locally available from its merchant partners
Jewson, Gibbs and Dandy and JP Corry.Marcus Jefford, Managing Director of Build Aviator, shares his
top tips for creating a self-build home without racking up a hefty billSELF-BUILD
ON A BUDGET
P
ick Your Plot Wisely
Of course, the crucial part about
selecting a plot is making sure
it’s in an area that’s right for you
and one that suits your budget,
but many other factors could
cause your costs to increase if you don’t do
your research. The plot's soil quality can add
significant expense to your groundworks, so
it's vital to check soil quality before you invest
in the land. Planning restrictions can also be
imposed on certain types of land or buildings,
i.e. conservation areas, and listed buildings. This
means you may need additional consents and
may have to adhere to aesthetics that are in-
keeping with other housing in the area. Pay extra
care and attention to any land with ponds and
woodland nearby. You don’t want to end up in a
situation where you’ve bought a plot that is home
to protected wildlife.Keep it Under 150m^2
You may think a house that’s 150m^2 seems
small, but the average house built within the
last ten years has less than 70m^2 of living space
(this space does not include stairways and halls).
The smaller the f loor space, the less you’ll need
to spend on the building envelope. You’ll be
surprised with how much you can do with that150m2, think three double bedrooms,
a bathroom, en-suite, kitchen, living room/
dinner and maybe even that dressing room
or utility room.Think About the Specification
When building a house, you must meet a
myriad of Building Regulation specification
requirements. A major focus for today’s
requirements relates to the energy performance
of space heating, lighting and water heating,
along with air-permeability. The energy
performance analysis is known as the Standard
Assessment Procedure (SAP). This doesn’t
mean you need to install a top spec Mechanical
ventilation and heat recovery system, solar
panels and an air source heat pump. A SAP
assessor, such as our own Build Aviator SAP
experts, can help you to figure out the best
materials to opt for, to help you build in-line
with Part L Building Regulations, while keeping
your budgets constrained.Plan Out Your Costs
Producing a detailed and accurate estimate
is crucial to budget planning and project
management. If you don’t know your expected
costs up front, how can you track your spend
against your budget? You don’t need to spend
hours scouring the internet for calculations,
as there are estimating services out there that
can do the sums for you for as little as £500.
The Build Aviator estimating service goes one
step further by calculating the prices using live
product files from Jewson, Gibbs & Dandy and
JP Corry at no extra cost. With other estimating
providers you could be paying an additional
£29 per merchant. The saying “failing to plan,
is like planning to fail” is very apt when it comes
to self-builds and budgeting. Make sure you’ve
thoroughly done your research, and if you spend
wisely, you can create a beautiful self-build
without breaking the bank.http://www.buildaviator.co.uk
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