A self build home project in Ayrshire as with any self build project needs to be planned in advance and taking the time to do proper planning at the very beginning of a project will help to ensure a smooth transition from empty plot to the home of your dreams.

There are a few different factors that need to be considered before you begin planning your self build home. Some questions to ask yourself are do you want an eco-home, is the plot of land you want suitable and how are you going to pull all the necessary professions together to complete the project?

These issues can be answered by an architect. Making the decision to engage an architect at the beginning of the planning stage of your self build project will save you time and money. An architect will be able to advise you on details such as the suitability of your plot, different methods of building an eco-friendly home and will have contacts, not only with other professions such as builders, electrician etc but will also have a relationship with the planning department.

The benefits of engaging an architect early on cannot be underestimated and their advice and guidance can prove invaluable to the smooth running of your project.

Another good way to help you with the planning of your self build project is to visit exhibitions and self build shows. All the professions that are involved with self building projects are gathered under one roof so you can get a good idea of what is involved and maybe even get some inspiration.

Taking a tour of some local show homes can also prove useful when deciding how to design your dream home. Again you may find features that you may want to include in your self build home and show homes can be a great place to get a good idea of the size of rooms and how furniture will fit into the space.

So if you are thinking about starting a self build home project in Ayrshire good planning starts with engaging an architect and visit exhibitions and show homes after all proper planning prevents poor projects…