Get Started On Site

  • Building control: Register your project

    Notify the authorities before starting construction, known as "breaking ground." This ensures compliance with local regulations and registers your project for necessary inspections and approvals.

    Register Your Project 
  • Health & Safety: Appoint PSCS/PC

    Before starting construction, appoint a Principal Contractor (PC) in Northern Ireland or a Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS) in the Republic of Ireland to ensure health and safety compliance.

    Health & Safety 
  • Insurance & Warranty Cover

    As a homeowner (self-builder), you're legally responsible for managing on-site health and safety. Procedures are in place to show your compliance to the authorities.

    Insurance & Warranty Cover 
  • Appointing A Main Contractor

    A main contractor streamlines project management by overseeing coordination, providing expert guidance, and ensuring efficient execution of the construction process.

    Appointing A Main Contractor 
  • Direct Labour Tasks

    Direct labour means you take on the responsibility of hiring and managing individual tradesmen for each specific task, giving you more control over the project but requiring careful coordination and oversight.

    Direct Labour Tasks 
  • Before You Start To Dig

    The first step is to mark out the house, which means outlining the perimeter as a reference for all future work. This ensures accuracy and consistency throughout the construction process.

    Before You Start To Dig 
  • Living Arrangements

    Choosing where to live during the build is a crucial decision that impacts both your project’s budget and your daily life. It’s important to factor in this cost early in the planning process.

    Living Arrangements