SUPPORT TO SMALLER DEVELOPERS & SELF-BUILDERS

Having undertaken a self-build himself, Daniel has a special interest and expertise in providing support to smaller developers and self-builders!  If you would like to find out about how we can assist with sustainable construction, environmentally-responsible building and self-build, please contact us using the button on the left or telephone 01634 255 700 for a discussion.

Daniel is also the co-author (with his partner Katy Jackson) of

The Self-build Survival Guide published July 2007 

The Self-build Survival Guide takes a lively look at the pros and cons of the self-build process and shows you how to make the most of the experience. It offers you tips on how to plan, set up and generally live in far different circumstances than those which you are used to. It offers tips, advice and practical solutions to dealing with the highs and lows, the achievements and the hiccups along the way from burning idea to glorious reality.

The book provides vital hints about how to:

• survive life on a building site
• finance your project
• nurture your self-build dreams into reality
• deal with paperwork and regulations
• the construction professionals you will need to use (plus tips on how to work with them)
• choose the right self-build option for you
• make sure that your self-build is environmentally-reposnible as possible

This book will tell you what you must know and help prepare you for what lies ahead. It includes some great ideas on how to minimise expenditure and where to look to find materials (and building tools) for free, plus straightforward advice on environmental issues such as materials to avoid and cost-effective eco-friendly alternatives.

The Self-build Survival Guide is particularly useful to:

• first time self-builders
• those who are considering combining their building project with the demands of working full time off site, family life and all manner of other distractions
• self-builders who are planning to build a home for themselves from scratch
• those planning to renovate an existing dilapidated property
• those who are considering self-build as the chance of a lifetime to live in the house of their dreams.

The Self-build Survival Guide will be published by How To Books in July 2007. Other details including ISBN will be posted on this site nearer the time. You can pre-order the book by calling GBS on 01476 541080