Heather Campbell is deputy editor of the SelfBuild magazine. Email: heather.campbell@selfbuild.ie
Here’s what you can expect to pay for joinery costs in the UK today. This includes staircases, internal doors, and built-in units. In this article we cover: Joinery costs: staircase structure The cost of staircases varies based on size, shape, materials and layout. You can pay under £1,500 or over £80,000 for bespoke floating designs. […] More
How much will your windows and doors cost and how to budget for them. In this article we cover: Budgeting for windows and doors can be challenging. The cost of windows can fluctuate based on factors like the profile, locks, fittings, size and design. If your estimate isn’t based on a real quotation, it’s likely […] More
A list of grants and financial incentives currently available to help with your self-build or home improvement project in Northern Ireland (NI) today. In this article we cover: When it comes to grants and financial incentives for self-builders in Northern Ireland, the options are unfortunately limited. While there are a handful of schemes aimed at […] More
If you’re thinking about adding an island unit to your new or existing kitchen, check out this guide for kitchen island inspiration. In this article we cover: Self-builders often place islands at the top of their kitchen wish list. As the name suggests, a kitchen island is a standalone countertop unit. These functional beauties not […] More
A list of grants, financial supports and initiatives available to help with your self-build or home improvement project in Wales. In this article we cover: While there aren’t many direct “grants” specifically for self-builders, there are various schemes and funding opportunities that can help reduce costs. Below is a list of potential funding sources for […] More
A list of grants, financial supports and initiatives available to help with your self-build or home improvement project in England. In this article we cover: While England has few direct grants specifically for self-build projects, there are several key initiatives and programmes that can help fund or reduce the costs of building or improving your […] More
A list of grants, financial supports and initiatives available to help with your self-build or home improvement project in Scotland. In this article we cover: While Scotland has few direct grants specifically for self-build projects, there are several key initiatives and programmes that can help fund or reduce the costs of building or improving your […] More
A list of grants and financial incentives currently available to help with your self-build or home improvement project in Northern Ireland (NI) today. In this article we cover: When it comes to grants and financial incentives for self-builders in Northern Ireland, the options are unfortunately limited. While there are a handful of schemes aimed at […] More