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Do I need Site Insurance AND a Structural Warranty when converting or extending?Site insurance protects your project during construction, from the start of works until completion. It covers risks such as fire, storm damage, theft, malicious damage, public liability and injury ...
New Build Insurance: Your Questions AnsweredWhether you’re embarking on a self-build project, managing a new-build development, or overseeing a custom build, insurance should be an essential part of your planning from the outset. At Se...
Self-Build Zone is working with Wickes TradePro, to offer exclusive savings to customersSelf-Build Zone announces a new agreement with Wickes TradePro to bring exclusive benefits to its customers. The collaboration will allow our customers to register for a Wickes TradePro membership,...
A guide to self build insuranceSite Insurance is necessary to protect your investment when you’re carrying out a renovation, conversion, extension, or self build.
Does my existing home insurance cover home extension work?Does my home insurance cover extensions? When you embark on a
home extension or renovation project, insurance is probably the last t...
If you’re in the planning stages of a self-build housing project or a
home extension, insurance considerations need to be made to ...
If you’ve ever felt squeezed for space in your home—whether you need room for a growing family, a dream home office, or a fresh, modern layout—house extensions are a...
As winter sets in, the idea of laying the foundations in bad weather for a self-build home, extension, or conversion can feel particularly daunting. It’s common to assum...
Sarah Kempton, Marketing Manager for Self-Build Zone, has been invited to join the NaCSBA (National Custom and Self Build Association) CIC Board as part of its Executive Committee.
Self Build Insurance at Homebuilding & Renovating Show FarnboroughThe first Homebuilding & Revonating Show 2025 takes place in Farnborough in January. Join Self-Build Zone for more insight into our site insurance and warranties.
Do you need to insure your house extension project?Carrying out a home extension can feel challenging, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the design, planning, and construction stages. There’s a lot to consider—architectural and structural ...
Harrogate Homebuilding & Renovating Show for Self Build InsuranceJoin us this weekend at Homebuilding & Renovating Harrogate for more insight into our self-build site insurance and warranties! Doing a self build is likely to be one of the largest financial c...
New Building Regulations Increase the need for Principal Designers on all Construction ProjectsAfter the Grenfell fire killed 72 people, the Government brought in new legislation designed to improve building safety.
Self-Build Zone Sponsors 2024 Build It AwardsThe 2024 Build It Awards are now live, the judges’ shortlist of six incredible homes is in, and votes are now open for the best Self Build Home or Renovation Project 2024.
Self Build Site Insurance and Warranties Featured at HBR LondonJoin us this week at Homebuilding & Renovating London for an insightful discussion on self-build site insurance and warranties! Building your own home is likely one of the biggest financial com...
Protecting your Self Build Project from Start to Finish and BeyondBuilding your own home comes with its share of risks and challenges. To alleviate these risks, securing appropriate site insurance to cover your project throughout your build and ensuring a structu...
How Conversion Insurance Helps with Unexpected Project DelaysConversion site insurance is a crucial safety net that can help protect you during unexpected project delays, especially in scenarios such as self-builds, renovations, or conversions where investme...
Self Build Project Pre-Start ChecklistUndertaking a self build project – particularly if this is your first time – can seem overwhelming. So, before construction begins, it’s wise to take some basic preparatory steps that will sa...
Custom and Self Build Market Report from NaCSBA 2023/2024NaCSBA’s 100-page Custom and Self Build Market Report is an annual resource that provides critical insights and data for the sector, making it indispensable for anyone involved in the custom ...
Join us at Build It Live Bicester in JuneThe team will be at Build It Live for all your self-build insurance and warranty requirements in June. Bringing the magazine to life, Build It Live in Bicester brings face-to-face inspiration, thou...
Self-build Insurance and Warranties Featured at Homebuilding & Renovating ShowJoin us this week at Homebuilding & Renovating to discuss self-build insurance and warranties! A self-build is usually one of the largest financial investments you will make, so you should ensu...
Insurance & Warranties for Timber Frame BuildsTimber construction has surged in popularity among self-builders in recent years, offering sustainability, affordability, and aesthetic appeal. Whether it’s timber frame, structural insulated pan...
Guide to Understanding Home Renovation Site InsuranceUndertaking a home renovation project is an exciting journey with potential ideas to improve your home’s layout, usability, and value. Familiarise yourself with many different stages, particularl...
Custom and Self-Build Homes Outperform Standard New Builds in Generating Local ImpactIn the newly released NaCSBA Custom and Self Build Homes Report 2023/24, groundbreaking research reveals that custom and self-build homes wield a substantially more sig...
Build It LIVE South East is the longest-running show in the series, taking place in the heart of Kent. Self-Build Zone, along with hundreds of other companies, will be showcasing our products and s...
A Guide to Planning Your Dream Kitchen ExtensionA kitchen extension breathes new life into confined culinary spaces, transforming them into versatile hubs that cater to the entire family. Today’s kitchens have evolved beyond mere cooking z...
Achieving Superior Energy Efficiency: The Advantages of Self-Builds to Passive House StandardsBuilding energy-efficient homes has become a top priority in an era of increasing environmental concerns and rising energy costs.
Laying foundations during bad weather monthsLaying foundations in bad weather. As winter is fast approaching, the prospect of laying the foundations for a self-build house, house extension, or conversion can seem particularly daunting.
How Adding a Flat Roof Extension Improves Your HomeAdding an extension to your home, such as a flat roof extension, can be a great way to increase space and add significant value to your property.
NaCSBA Launch Digital Right to Build Data Analysis ToolSelf-build and specialist custom-build experts
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A Solid Foundation: Why Site Insurance is Essential for Your Self-Build House ProjectEmbarking on a self-build house project is an exciting and rewarding journey. The opportunity to create your dream home, tailored to your unique requirements, is something many of us aspire to achi...
Extending Your Home: A Short Guide to House Extensions, Average Costs, and Open Plan LivingIf you’ve ever felt cramped in your home and often think about extending your living space to accommodate new family members, or you finally want to create the home office of your dreams, whateve...
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Home Renovation Site InsuranceRenovation site insurance: Undertaking a home renovation project is an exciting journey filled with potential ideas to improve your...
Planning a Loft Conversion: Tips and TricksAre you considering a loft extension to add value to your home? If so, you’re not alone. Loft extensions are becoming increasingly popular among homeowners who want to make the most of their ...
Considerations for laying the foundations of a house extensionInvesting in well-designed foundations is vital. The foundations of any house extension are essential for ensuring your extension stays solid and stable for years.
Renovation insurance is different to home insuranceRenovation Insurance: A home renovation project can improve your quality of life, increase the value of your property and turn a ba...
Weighing up the Cost Benefits of Modular vs Traditional Construction Methods for HousingWhen deciding what type of house build to undertake, modular and traditional construction methods offer different advantages.
How to fund your self-build dream houseFor most people getting their finances in order is the natural starting point when embarking on a self build project.
Finding the perfect self build plotEvery year there are approximately 13,000 self build housing projects completed, and each one of those would have had to go through some form of plot-finding process.
Does the future of housing sit with custom-build developments?Custom-build housing is where an individual builds their own home or contracts a builder or developer to create a ‘custom built’ home for them.
The importance of site insurance for home extensionsEmbarking on a home extension can be the start of a very daunting journey, especially if you’re not familiar with the design, planning, and build stages.
Levelling up and Regeneration Bill update for custom and self build housingThe government has set out the next steps for the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB) as it progresses through Parliament, with amendments tabled for custom and self build.
We'll be in by Christmas!That old chestnut? With just six weeks until the big ho ho ho, there will be lots of self builds and home extensions hanging precariously in the balance as the infamous Christmas deadline looms.
Soaring prices and labour shortages could affect your self-build projectThe ongoing construction materials shortage is starting to recover but continues to be hampered by price hikes, in the year to July 2022, material prices for all work have increased by nearly 25%.
Building or extending your home in winterStarting a build or extension during the winter months is perceived by many to be a ‘no-go’, with many worrying about how bad weather can impact build schedules.
Cost of building new homes in UK accelerating significantlyResearch, undertaken by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) for the housing association trade body National Housing Federation (NHF), has revealed that the cost of building new ho...
New homes built from 2025 to produce 75-80% less carbon emissionsThe Future Homes Standard is a set of rules that will come into effect from 2025 to ensure all new homes produce fewer carbon emissions.
Managing your self-build during a heatwaveIn the UK, we simply love to talk about the weather! Usually, we write articles to advise on laying foundations in bad weather, whether to pour concrete in the rain, managing flood risks on site etc.
Insuring my self build: what you really need to knowPurchased your plot? The moment you purchase a plot you are responsible for it and more importantly if anyone gets hurt on your plot whether invited or trespassing.
Do I still need site insurance if I'm using a main contractor?When you’re in the planning stages of a house extension, conversion or self-build, your to-do list from the start is already quite lengthy, with broken down elements from the design, planning, an...
Help to Build Scheme officially launchesHelp to Build is now open to applications today Monday 27th June to help people with the cost of building their own homes.
Bought your self-build plot? You need to insure it straight awayOnce you’ve completed the conveyancing and bought a plot of land, no matter whether you’re ready to build now or at some stage in the future, you become immediately responsible for the land.
What's the difference between an Architect Certificate and a Structural Warranty?No, this isn’t a lead-in to a silly joke! It’s a question we get asked all the time. There is currently no legislation in place that requires you to have any particular cover for your new home ...
Do I need structural warranty for my new home?You will need a structural warranty insurance policy to gain protection against any fundamental structural problems with a new building, typically for up to 10 years after completion.
What is site insurance?Whether you are doing a self build, renovation, or extension, don’t forget about the importance of specialist
site insurance, it will s...
Self-Build Zone is a recommended provider of self-build insurance and structural warranties for Swedish-heritage, timber-framed house builders, Scandia-Hus.
Self Build Site Insurance – Top Myths & Misconceptions
