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Opting for the package home route to a self build means partnering with a company who will help you realise your design goals in a high-quality scheme, on time and on budget. You can choose from a sliding scale of services, from basic structural kits that you can put together yourself all the way to full turnkey services which include project management and interior fittings.
Engaging a package home supplier can be particularly advantageous if you’re a first-timer and need guidance throughout the process – from concept to completion. Finding the right company to work with is key, so speaking to suppliers at self build shows like Build It Live is a great way to get a feel for both their personality and products.
Companies including Potton, Scandia-Hus, and Oakwrights have show homes you can visit – and even stay overnight in – so you can really try before you buy.
So, how much does a package home cost? Here we’re taking a look at a collection of amazing self builds and identifying their construction costs to show you what you can really get for your budget.
The owners of this four-bed house in Ormskirk decided to take a hands-on approach to their self build, which was completed for £290,000 over the course of 18 months. The house was inspired by a scheme within Welsh Oak Frame’s portfolio of pre-existing plans, which was tweaked until it satisfied all the owners’ requirements.
The homeowners project managed the build, which helped to keep costs down. In this role they took charge of hiring local trades to complete the interior and exterior of the property.
They even got involved on site, working alongside a local joiner and SIPs (structural insulated panels) erector to assemble the thermal envelope that wraps around the oak frame skeleton.
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Fleming Homes provided a supply-and-erect package for this house in Selkirk, taking the project through to wind and watertight stage. The package itself cost £45,900 out of a total construction cost of £120,000.
The compact town-centre house delivers a total floor area of 77m², and has been completed to a high specification. The owners maximised their budget by prioritising excellent thermal performance, paving the way for low energy bills in the future. The property is heated via infrared panels, which have been positioned high up to help save space at floor level.
The total construction cost for this stunning home in Lancashire was £1,200,000. Oakwrights provided the architectural design, oak frame, encapsulation system and face glazing for the house.
Photo: Mark Watts
Keen to make the most of the gorgeous rural views from their plot, the owners knew a bespoke design was the only way to go. After several false starts with independent architectural practices, the owners were highly impressed with Oakwrights’ in-house design team and decided to proceed in working with the oak framer.
Photo: Mark Watts
From the exquisitely-crafted feel of the oak skeleton,to the authentic honey-coloured stone exterior that harmonises with the local vernacular, this house is brimming with wow-factor features. Lots of glass floods the interiors with natural light, while a modern steel and oak staircase with a glass balustrade adds to the contemporary feel.
This sleek, modern abode is the result of a demolish and rebuild scheme. The owners weren’t living locally at the time of the construction, so they decided to hand the reins over to Facit Homes, opting for the company’s full turnkey package.
The fixed contract cost was another advantage to going down the turnkey route – the total sum of the package was £1,300,000.
Facit Homes crafted a design that responds sensitively to the location, within an area of outstanding natural beauty. Western Red cedar timber cladding helps the property blend into its surroundings and broad spans of glazing maximise views while breaking up the large elevation (the new house is twice the size of the previous cottage).
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The TechVantage E system from Frame Technologies was selected as the construction method for this highly efficient build in Hereford, as one of the main project goals was to futureproof by paving the way for low energy bills.
The owner chose Frame Technologies’ design and build package, engaging with the team early in the process to keep costs to a minimum. The firm also assisted with Building Regulations and the initial design, helping the owner overcome several planning challenges.
Spread across an area of 96m2 – 150m2 including the garage – the house features a spacious, open-plan layout ideal for modern family life. The downstairs is flooded with sunshine thanks to the broad span of glass bifold doors. The upper level accommodates three bedrooms. The project was completed for less than £200,000.
After considering brick and block, steel frame and structural insulated panels, the owners of this contemporary bungalow in Kent decided on Scandia-Hus’s efficient timber frame system.
As well as offering excellent levels of insulation for a reasonable price, the couple knew that this construction method would give them the design flexibility they craved, too.
Scandia-Hus was appointed to provide a design and build package for the scheme – the total construction cost came to £455,617.
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Set just 100 metres away from their previous home and located on a Bedfordshire village boundary, Alan and Nicola Burton self built a brand new three-storey timber frame dwelling with the help of a Potton pre-insulated structure. The project in total cost the family £517,920, with the timber frame costing £77,500.
The couple visited Potton’s show village and were impressed with the variety of house designs, the quality of the building systems and the customer service they received.
Clad in Ivanhoe Westminster multicoloured heritage brick from Hanson and silicone render, the three-storey home is enhanced with intersecting gables and a small single-storey volume to the rear.
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