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Embarking on your dream self-build project? Deuren can be with you every step of the way, helping you understand each phase of the project and explaining where and how innovative bespoke doors fit into the process. We can work alongside your architect, builder and other trades to ensure your vision – every fine detail of it – becomes a reality.
Step 1: Approaching an architect
You’ve made the decision to undertake a self-build project. This won’t be a decision you’ve taken lightly – this is likely to be the biggest investment of your lifetime and it can be daunting.
The first step will see you looking for and briefing an architect. Finding the right architect for your project can take some time. Your chosen architect should share your vision, have previous experience working with designs like yours and leave you feeling completely confident in your work with them.
Your architect is going to help you bring your dream home to life – time spent researching the right person or company is time very well spent.
Resources & advice
Planning a self-build project? Get the need-to-know tips before you start
With potentially substantially lower costs than if you were to buy an existing home, it’s little wonder more and more people are choosing to self build. It’s an upward trend in the UK and our self-building sector accounts for between 7-10% of completions. If you’re considering taking the leap to build your own home, our helpful guide discusses the all-important considerations for self-build success.
7 tips for a successful self-build project
Embarking on a self build? It’s likely the biggest investment of your life and a project you’ve thoroughly planned. However, if you’re a novice, you’re bound to be keen to ensure your build runs according to timelines or you don’t go over budget, for example. Take a look at our guide for some key tips to ensure any budding self builder is as prepared as possible.
How to find and brief the right architect
If you’re hoping to kick-start a self-build project later this year, it’s vital you find the right designer for the job – and provide them with a thorough brief. Here, we take a look at why choosing the right architect for your build is the most important decision you’ll make and consider exactly what should be included in their brief.
Get your details right and speak to us early
If you’ve got plans or are ready to start on a self-build project, get in touch with us to see how we can help you on your journey.
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