Bringing your own house to life is a major undertaking. There’s so much to consider and so much risk to shoulder that even those who have trodden this path before will often struggle to manage a self-build project themselves.
At Cairns Homes, we’re here to take the stress and the hassle out of the process, leaving you with nothing but fond memories of your once-in-a-lifetime journey into your one-of-a-kind forever home.
We will guide you through a well-planned and perfectly executed build, asking for your input at every turn to ensure the design and finish of your bespoke property is delivered to your precise specifications. The way we navigate your self-build will ensure you have complete control over your project, and our notoriously transparent approach will keep you informed of all changes and challenges as they arise.
We’ll spend a great deal of time with you so we can better understand your plans, dreams, and desires for your self-build project. We will devise a layout that’s based on your own ideas and will then pass the signed-off design to our trusted architect partners, who will produce more detailed drawings.
From the agreed plans, we will create a comprehensive specification and full costing, which we will agree on a line-by-line basis. We will then create the build programme with milestones and updates, so you know exactly what to expect from the process. There will be no hidden costs or charges, and any extras or spec changes will be fully priced up and agreed with you in advance.
When everything is agreed, we will submit the scheme to the local authority for planning approval.
We will explain your options when it comes to the forms of contract that are open to you. The contract will be formally agreed and signed by both parties. This will be a binding commitment and will contain the contract price and the build programme with your completion date, specification, and payment arrangements. Typically, payments will be spread equally across the length of the build programme and be payable monthly.
Once planning has been granted and the contract has been signed, we will start work on discharging the pre-start planning conditions. This will allow any demolition to take place before construction starts. We will organise monthly progress meetings with you to share updates and take instructions on any variations.
When we have constructed your home and obtained the final certificates from both our New Homes Warranty provider and the local authority building inspector, we will hand over your finished home. Our staff will talk you through how all the equipment works and there will be a thorough inspection of the house by you and our building team, during which we will make a list of any snagging items so we can address them before you move in.
Our team will be on hand to iron out any immediate problems and ensure you can settle into your property quickly and comfortably. After 12 months, we visit your house and carry out a thorough inspection of any snagging items that may have appeared since completion. Our service goes way beyond the industry norm and will include the repair of all minor shrinkage and cracking.
We love nothing more than helping our homebuyers achieve their vision. To discuss the design and development of your bespoke home in Leicestershire further, please call our sales team now or leave your details with us via our contact form.
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