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Information for building your own home
Barber & Son Building Ltd provide all necessary advice and expertise to assist with the building of your own house. We provide general steps related to our services on our new builds page.
This part of the website is intended to provide information and links to useful resources which we hope will help you plan your project correctly and ensure you are fully prepared.
Find a plot of land
Finding a suitable plot of land can be difficult, factors such as your ideal location, preferred size or shape of land and budget can all influence your final decision. You can search for your perfect plot of land at Plot Browser who provide details of plots of land across the UK.
Ensure your proposed plot of land is not contaminated
You can ensure the plot of land you are interested in isn't contaminated by visiting homecheck who offer comprehensive reports for £32 + VAT.
Mortgages & Insurance
Barber & Son Building Ltd cannot offer financial advice however arranging a mortgage and purchasing insurance for your land is an important consideration. Talk to your local bank or trusted financial advisor to work out your options.
Links to resources
Here are some other websites you may find useful during your research:
- Planning Permission (Planning Portal)
- Find Your Local Council
- Health & Safety
We hope you've found the information on this page useful. If you would like to talk to us about building your home please call Nick Barber on 01603 470602.
The information on this page is intended to be a helpful guide and should be read in accordance with our terms.
