Self
Build Project Management
Taking the 'Self' out
of 'Self Build'
'If
you think it’s expensive to hire a professional
to do the job, wait until you hire an
amateur'.
Red Adair - World
renowned oil well firefighter
'Just
a short note to say many thanks for your
help, you promised to make it as stress
free as possible, and it was'.
Quote from Solo
client Mrs J Beszant
In
addition to our core business of Designing
and Building Timber Frame structures,
we also offer a Full Project Management
service for the Self Builder.
As we say
elsewhere, at Solo Timber Frame we’re
keen to inform you of the reality of building
your own home.
Our belief
is that problems often stem from ‘a lack
of clarity of thinking’, but what do we
mean by this?
You will probably
know exactly what kitchen, bathroom and
colour schemes you want, you may even
know how many power points you'd like
in each room and the position of the boiler.
The difficulty comes in knowing how each
of these choices interact with the other,
trying to ensure the right tradesmen are
in the right place at the right time and
ensuring they have a tight specification
to work to.
As an example,
we've heard of plumbers who will fit the
heating system but expect the electrician
to wire in the boiler. Unless you know
and understand that the boiler needs wiring
in, how do you know to ask the plumber
if he’ll be doing this?
Of course,
someone has to pay for this and you may
find in an attempt to just get the job
done, it’s you who will pick up the bill.
Its often frustrating and silly details
like this that adds cost and time to the
build. By employing Solo Timber Frame
as your project manager you can ensure
a stress free Self Build.
You can also
pick and choose the trades you'd like
Solo to be involved with. It’s becoming
increasingly common for our clients to
request we undertake the foundations,
roof tiling and the external skin (we
call this self finish) leaving the comparatively
simple tasks of plumbing, electrics and
internal fit out for the client to manage.
Project
Consulting
We also offer
a Project Consulting service for the Self
Builder which is one step back from full
Project Management. This unique service
will put you a phone call, email or site
visit away from advice on every aspect
of your self build, be it foundations
or fitting kitchens, scheduling or sourcing
materials.
Fees
for these services are dependant on your
project, so please ask for further details.