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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
A simple question with a complicated answer! The cost
of our buildings is a known entity, but, a simple modifi-
cation can have a significant effect on cost.
About 90% of what we build is built to a customers de-
sign. This process takes longer and can have an impact
on the final cost depending on the design, engineering,
production and assembly.
Generally the answer is no - it is more cost-effective to
have your foundations or base laid by a local contrac- Our helpful Planning Guide is available if you are
tor. We are making increasing use of ground screws looking for a plot, or already have one and are
which whilst not cheaper is certainly faster. looking to build or buy your own home.
We are sorry but with our key architectural re-
The answer to this question is yes! We can cover instal- sources based in Estonia we cannot execute Plan-
ning Applications on your behalf and anyway, as our
lation anywhere in the UK, including Northern Ireland
Guide points out, Local knowledge in Planning is a
and the Republic of Ireland.
clear advantage.
H O W M U C H D O E S I T C O S T T O B U I L D A L O G H O M E ?
A s hinted at above, this can be a complex answer as there are many factors affecting the build outside of the ac-
tual building itself, but we can help you with a budget price to start with along with a price for erection.
Budget overspends with our buildings are unlikely as everything down to the last socket and light switch will be
planned. Onto a prepared base, then the house and build costs are known and fixed from an early stage, bear in mind
we also serve, planning permission aside, as your architect and structural engineer and we do assist you during the
planning process, architects fees alone could easily be 10% of the project cost which for a bespoke build for a building
like Gregor, would easily top £10,000, plus engineers fees, foundations would be more expensive, etc.