Self build novices

Shepreth

AT A GLANCE

Property: Detached
Type: New Build
Built: 5 years
Floor area: 206 m²

Feature Categories:

• Insulation and draught-proofing

• Ventilation (MVHR etc)

• Heating and hot water (ASHPs etc.)

• Water management

ABOUT THE HOME

We sold a Victorian house, found this plot and built a bridge to reach it. Although novices we embarked on a self build house in 2020, timber framed, ultra insulated, heat pump, UFH, airtight, mechanical ventilation. As I had retired I managed project and hired most trades individually. We needed a new electricity and water connection and a sewage treatment plant. We avoided Grand Designs mishaps by careful planning and good luck.

WHY THE PROJECT?

Needed to move from a lovely but expensive to run and maintain Victorian house and fascinated by Grand Designs

THE PROJECT

THE WORKS

INSULATION & DRAUGHT-PROOFING

Already described

Ditto

VENTILATION & MVHRs

MVHR

HEATING AND HOT WATER

ASHP

WATER MANAGEMENT

PRODUCTS & MATERIALS

LESSONS LEARNT & ADVICE

FIGURES

COSTS

OCCUPANCY
Adults: 2
Floor area: 206 m²
Start: 2020-01-01
End: 2021-01-06