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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Q & A

1.How do I receive my free Simply Self Build Estimate?

Once you have purchased your land and have at least Outline Planning Permission, send your drawings (with dimensions) and a good indication of your specification to our Technical Sales Team and they will be able to supply you with your free estimate price for your self build home.

If you are still in the early stages and are still in the process of purchasing land please refer to our Land Advisory section including exclusive offers for Simply Self Build customers for land finding.

If you already have land and are looking for assistance with your planning for your project, we can offer you an exclusive deal from our partner company TimberTecs, for further informationclick here

 

2.How long will it take to receive my estimate?

Simply Self Build prides ourselves on being accurate and thorough when we estimate for your self-build project, and always aim to respond as quickly as possible.If you require any assistance in the mean time please refer to our DIY pricing guide.

 

3.Once I receive my estimate how do I place my order?

Simply contact your Technical Sales Consultant and advise them that you wish to place an order, they will issue a specification and a Quotation Acceptance for your review. Once you are satisfied then sign the order form and return it to us along with your initial payment.

 

4.What will be included in the price?

Your estimate will include prices for the Timber Frame design, engineering, manufacture and delivery. It will also include a price for any steel and Glulam you require

 

5.How much does a house cost?

There are no simple answers to this question, but with our knowledge and expertise we are here to help you produce your dream home at a cost to suit your budget.

If you are looking for some basic costings to use for you budget use our
DIY guides to estimating and design

 

6.Do you have any standard designs I could use?

SimplySelf Build specialise in bespoke, complex and individual homes, so do not have standard designs that they would use. We do offer a range of design ideas to help inspire you to create your dream home customised to your individual needs.

 

7.Do you have a show home I could look at?

We understand that you would like to get an idea of the home you are going to build, we build to individual requirements and it would be impossible to please everyone when creating a show home. Instead we offer our Simply Inspired design ideas, which can be viewed by Clicking here
http://www.simplyselfbuild.co.uk/design_ideas/simply_inspired_ideas

 

8.How long from when I place my order will it take to be on site?

This does very much depend on the complexity of the engineering and also the size of your project, but we estimate that we can be on site between 8 and 10 weeks after you have signed your order form, and we will always work with you to agree a delivery time and shell erection schedule.

 

9.Are we able to supply outside the UK?

Yes we are able to supply self-build timber frame homes outside the UK for further information please click here.


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 SGS-COC-005599. FSC Trademark (C) 1996 Forestry Stewardship Council