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Project Support
Have our team of qualified project managers prepare your costings in sufficient detail for a lender. Check out our BuildPartner Directory or get help finding a builder or architect.
Project Inspiration
Browse picture and video galleries, customer case studies and a range of how to guides. Get information and access free tickets to the UK's biggest and best homebuilding events.
Carpentry
The carpenter or joiner is one of the most important trades on site.Central Heating
Looking for information and guidance on central heating systems?Domestic Plumbing
Advice on plumbing for your homebuilding project.Electrics
It is a specialist skill and safety is extremely important.Floor Structure
There are 3 main types of flooring available for domestic housing.Foundations
There are four types of foundation: Deep Strip, Raft, Trenchfill, and Piled.Installing Drainage
Installing drainage is one of the first jobs to be done in a self build.Insulation
Cut your energy bills with effective insulation for your self build.Landscaping
This is one area of the home that many self builders fail to consider properly.Masonry Build
Often referred to as brick and block or traditional build.Package Homes
Using a package company can dramatically speed up your build time.Plastering
Everything you need to consider when it comes to plastering in your home.Roof Construction
The roof protects your home from the elements and gives it a distinctive style.Roof Tiling & Slating
Advice and guidance on tiling and slating your roofSubstrate
A largely hidden section built off the foundations to the ground floor level.
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CASE STUDIES
Over the years, BuildStore has helped more than 25,000 people successfully build their own homes. Read about some of our customers' personal journeys to achieving their dream homes and benefit from their personal insights along with hints and tips to a successful project.
read case studiesBuildPartner Directory
Our BuildPartner Directory lists all of the best timber frame and traditional build companies together with innovative new build systems. You'll find plenty of contacts in our BuildPartner directory, whether you're interested in a timber frame structure, SIPs or even a steel frame. Many of the companies operate in smaller regional areas while market leaders such as Potton will cover most of the UK. The directory also lists some of our favourite architects throughout the UK - many of whom have supplied images on this website.
Visit the DirectoryOnce you've decided on a budget, stick to it. If you have a bit of wriggle room on expenditure, up the specification on the things that will be there permanently, and will benefit you long term
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Costings Service
BuildStore can prepare costings for your project with sufficient detail for your lender.
Learn MoreFind a builder
Find the right trade or service for your project here and browse customer reviews
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Learn MoreGALLERY
Get inspiration for your project with our new gallery. It's packed full of amazing builds. Just click on the images to enlarge and see the details of the architect, designer or offsite manufacturer and visit their website.
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