The Scottish Self-Build Hub · Chapter 7 of 8Building your self-build home
5 guides on building.
Choosing a builder, comparing timber frame, SIPs and ICF, managing the build, and completion, snagging and handover. Explore self-build design →
How to choose a builder for your self-build
How to choose a builder for a self-build in Scotland: when to start, six checks before tendering, comparing tenders and Scottish building contracts.
Article 7.02→Construction methods: timber frame, SIPs and ICF
Timber frame, SIPs and ICF compared for Scottish self-builds: speed, energy performance, design flexibility, cost and how many builders use each.
Article 7.03→Managing a self-build project in Scotland
Contract administration on a Scottish self-build: site visits, certifying payments, instructing changes, quality, retention and project managers.
Article 7.04→Completion, snagging and handover
The eight steps from practical completion to moving in on a Scottish self-build: snagging, Completion Certificate, final payment and VAT reclaim.
Article 7.05→Snagging your self-build: what to check
A room-by-room snagging checklist for a Scottish self-build, the six things most often missed, and how snagging differs from the Building Standards inspection.
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