Choosing a build route
Self-build is a broad church and there are many routes to getting an individual home built. Most self-builders choose one of the following routes:
• Project managing the build themselves (which involves hiring and coordinating subcontractors — such as plumbers, electricians, etc — to complete the build, and buying most of the building materials).
• Choosing a main contractor or builder to manage and coordinate the build on their behalf. The builder/main contractor will often buy all or the majority of the
