ISO 14001:2004 The Simply Self Build's factory holds international environmental certification for dry timber structures SGS - Society General de Surveillance ensures that quality systems and procedures are used in the design, manufacture and erection of your engineered timberframe structure is of the highest standard FSC Forest Stewardship Council - FSC timber frame certification. TimberTecs part of the Benfield ATT Group hold chain of custody certification for the design, sale, manufacture and distribution of engineered timber structures - FSC endorsed by Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and WWF and Forestry Commission Investors in People, TimberTecs members of the Benfield ATT Group are one of the few timber frame companies to hold an award for the training and ongoing development of their people and service. Green Dragon: The only dedicated professional service provider in the UK to hold Welsh Environmental Quality Standard Award   Examples of timber frame homes

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A brief introduction to Simply Self-Build

Simply Self-Build is the specialist timber frame self-build package division of leading Welsh timber frame construction group, The Benfield ATT Group. The Group has designed, manufactured and built hundreds of bespoke timber frame homes from our South Wales base since 1995. Nearly twelve years later, we are one of the most established designers and suppliers of client-designed energy-saving homes in the UK.

We have a wealth of experience at our disposal and would be delighted to discuss your plans with you. We offer our clients a 'Wind and Watertight' timber frame self build package service in the creation of their new home. Our in-house Technical & Professional Services team not only provides the necessary design and technical expertise, but also assists with detailed planning and building regulations applications.

Benfield ATT Head Office, Front Signage

Benfield ATT Head Office in Caldicot, South Wales

Our structures are manufactured in our own factory, which gives us complete flexibility with regard to design, specification and manufacture and, equally important, puts the quality control firmly in our hands. Indeed Simply Self-Build are certified to international quality standards for the Design, Engineering and Manufacture of Engineered Timber Structures.

Simply Self-Build is devoted to the sale of bespoke timber frame self build packages for private dwellings to individual clients. Other divisions within The Group also deal with architects, developers, contractors and local authorities to undertake a variety of commercial projects, including surgeries, nursing homes, sports clubhouses, office buildings and village halls.

Building over 1,000 homes throughout the UK offers you the peace-of-mind that our team can make any conceivable design work in timber frame; from contemporary Huf Haus style homes to traditional Tudor style house designs; from affordable starter homes to luxury executive mansions; from eco-friendly homes to self-build communities - it is our job to make your timber frame Self-Build project seem, well...Simple.


Chartered Building Consultancy - timber frame, OSM (off-site manufacture) and engineered timber structure advisors. Timber Research and Development Association – our work with TRADA ensures high quality, eco-friendly engineered Timber Frame build projects. The Green Register of Construction Professionals - Simply Self Build members of the Benfield ATT Group - Simply Self Build's membership demonstrates our passion for environmentally sustainable timber frame self builds for local housing authorities. AECB - Association of Environment Conscious Building – our FSC certified timber frame is endorsed by The Ecology Building Society Impact Upon Society Big Tick Award from Business in the Community – BITC – award-winning timber frame company within the Timber-frame industry TRA - Trussed Rafter Association – our membership assures Timberframe Trusses, Trussed Rafters, roofs and complex and innovative roofscapes are quality HBF - the only developer partnering timber frame company to be members of the House Builders Federation. Wales Quality Centre – members and committee members, we ensure the highest quality, especially when coupled with ISO 9001, FSC certification and Q-Mark Plus standards RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, assures our customers of our professionalism in wood and timber frame building and developing and surveying
Simply Self Build is part of the Benfield ATT Group.
Chain of Custody TT-COC-1928. FSC Trademark (C) 1996 Forestry Stewardship Council