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Jack had initially started out like most home buyers, scanning the property market for the right home. Unfortunately after two years of looking he still couldn’t find anything he wanted to buy, so decided that in order to get his dream home he would have to build it from scratch.

Jack has a background of building but mainly worked on larger commercial builds. After five years of doing this he felt the need for change and decided to start his own self-build project.

 

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Video case study

Embarking on a self-build project can be a huge challenge but extremely rewarding when you end up with a truly unique home. We talk to self-builder, Jack Wiltshire, to see what he had to say about his self-build project.
Jack Wiltshire

What's the key to a successful self-build?

“I wanted something completely individual and completely me and the only way I was going to achieve that was to build my own house.”

According to Jack, the toughest part of any self-build project is finding the perfect place to build your dream home. Once you’ve managed to find the right plot in the right location the next step is to get your warranty in place.

“There’s a lot to take on when you start a self-build and it’s just helping you across the way and giving you some really basic direction. For me it’s all about the practical knowledge and the respect which my surveyor and myself have for each other.”

Although it can be difficult, Jack believes there is nothing more rewarding than a self-build, so if you are looking to get started on your own self-build project make sure you check out our top tips.

Jack-self-builder talking to LABC Warranty surveyor

"Before you even start your build you've got to get your warranty. So ultimately I got a cost which was a very competitive cost based on the market and based on the scale and design of the build."

Jack self-build - rear view of the property
"The reason why I decided to go for LABC Warranty and LABC was to ensure that the build went smoother. So we decided to bring both the teams together under one roof."
Jack self-build - side view of property
"I don't think there's anything more rewarding than a self-build, to actually design your own house from the architect up to roof level. I think what we have built here is very unique and very individual."

LABC Warranty in numbers

LABC Warranty is one of the largest providers of structural warranties for new homes and buildings in the UK. Established in 2007, we provide risk management inspection services across England and Wales.

23

billion
worth of reconstruction costs covered since we started in 2007

LABC Warranty has covered £23 billion worth of reconstruction since 2007, and recorded our best ever year in 2021 with £3.2 billion covered.

105000

homes and commercial units completed since 2017

LABC Warranty provides tailored cover for residential, commercial and build-to-rent developments.

12900

copies of our Technical Manual downloaded in 2021

We take pride on being voted No.1 for technical support in independent research (2020). Our Technical Manual aims to guide you on meeting the technical standards required at each stage of construction.

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