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Building a house is an exciting experience. Casper Builders are qualified to help you through the process, from planning to completion. At Casper Builders, we understand that building your own house can be daunting with all of the unknowns and challenges. Therefore, we developed this FAQ page to provide answers to some of your questions and concerns. We hope it will make the process easier for you!
Residential property is a building designed for habitation by individuals or families. It is characterized by a small footprint and low levels of shared common spaces. It can be a building on its own or part of an apartment block.
There are many benefits to building your own home. Casper Builders can help you achieve the dream of homeownership, provide increased privacy and security, customize floor plan layouts that suit your needs (can be used as office space!), increase the resale value if you are planning on moving shortly, etc.
Another benefit is tax savings. This is because, in the UK, you can offset the profit made on your property against any income tax for up to three years.
Casper Builders advises their clients against building a home if they are facing financial difficulty, have limited construction experience and knowledge of materials, can not provide an adequate deposit, etc. Also, local authorities must approve plans before moving ahead with any project, as well as consider the availability of resources like water, power supply, etc.
Finally, when your house is too close to the water table. Also, when there isn’t enough room around the structure to place the footings.
When considering whether or not to build our own home, multiple factors need to be considered, such as:
- BUDGET: Casper Builders advise that you do not try and cut costs on quality materials as it will only lead to a poorly constructed home which is likely to damage property value in the long run. At Casper, they also recommend having enough money set aside for any unforeseen expenses during the construction of the project, so as not to compromise budgeting later down the line.
- PLANNING: Casper advises their clients to plan by first identifying what type of house they want-new build or an extension? Then decide whether plans include children etc. If yes, then there needs to be sufficient space between bedrooms so everyone has some privacy. And finally, ensure all necessities are included in the building, like bathrooms. Casper Building Experts in Edinburgh
- REQUIRED GOVERNMENT APPROVAL: Casper ensures all their projects have been surveyed by an independent surveyor from RICS Scotland or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Additionally, you should look up whether any local council guidelines need to be fulfilled before starting construction work. Casper ensures all their projects have been surveyed by an independent surveyor from RICS Scotland or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Additionally, you should look up whether any local council guidelines need to be fulfilled before starting construction work.
- PURCHASE OF THE MATERIALS: Casper guarantees great value for every material and workmanship so that clients pay only for quality rather than expensive brands just to enhance a house’s appearance. Casper guarantees great value on every material and workmanship so that clients pay only for quality rather than expensive brands just to enhance a house’s appearance. Casper Builders are experts in Edinburgh building regulations and planning permission, but also know what good building practices are when it comes to commercial buildings as well as residential properties. Casper Builders are experts in Edinburgh building regulations and planning permission, but also know what good building practices are when it comes to commercial buildings as well as residential properties. Casper ensures that you will not have any surprises or hidden costs.
- HOMEBUILDER: Your choice of a building company greatly determines the kind of building that will be built. Casper Builders are experts in Edinburgh building regulations and planning permission, but also know what good building practices are when it comes to commercial buildings as well as residential properties. Casper ensures that you will not have any surprises or hidden costs.
- LOCATION: Where do you want to site your house? This is one of the key factors that Casper takes into consideration when building your house. Casper understands the importance of site location and will take this factor into account when determining which area is best for your home, ensuring good sunlight exposure throughout all areas of the property.
- TYPE OF LAND: How big do you want your plot to be? Casper builders are also experts in Edinburgh building regulations and planning permission, but they know what’s involved with each type of land. Casper ensures that you won’t have any surprises or hidden costs associated with different types of plots/land outside Edinburgh City Centre.
- SIZE OF THE HOUSE: We know that size does matter and our builders will work with you to ensure the house is as big or small as you want it. We can customize your plans from scratch, allowing for any additional features at an increased price, of course.
- LAYOUT: Do you prefer a bungalow? Or perhaps a two-storey home would be more your style? We have been designing homes in Edinburgh for decades, so we know what works well together and how each room should function within the property. Our expert knowledge ensures a layout perfectly suited for both family life and entertainment purposes.
- OUTDOOR SPACE: A lot of building companies don’t account for the outside space on your property. This can leave you feeling restricted or, even worse, with no outdoor area at all! At Casper Builders, we work very hard to ensure that every home is designed around an enjoyable and functional small garden, so our clients are not left disappointed after moving in.
The first stage in building your house involves building plans, building regulations, and necessary approvals. We will help you with this process to make sure it is done smoothly and efficiently.
The next step is to start building. This is where you need to consider the location of your building site and how it will affect drainage, foundations, etc. If this is not done correctly, then costs can spiral out of control very quickly! We have worked on building sites all over Edinburgh, so we know exactly what works best for each property or situation.
Many choices must be made with regards to building materials; from brick types, roofing tiles, and even paint colours, there are hundreds of combinations available in Casper Builders’ extensive range. As experts in building houses throughout Edinburgh, we will help guide you through these decisions until you find the perfect balance between cost-effectiveness and style-saving our clients’ money while still providing them with a beautiful building.
We will also work closely with you to create a building plan that meets your unique building site, building regulations and budget. We can even use our experience of designing custom homes for clients all over Edinburgh to help guide the design process of your new house from start to finish. Whether it is simply drawing up an initial concept or organising building materials for delivery, we have everything covered!
FAQ
Building your own house is a major undertaking, so we’ve compiled some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the process.
CAN I HAVE A SHED OR OUTBUILDING ON MY PROPERTY?
A shed or outbuilding is allowed on your property, but building regulations must be followed. The building will need to meet the required setbacks and building line legislation.
ARE YOU NEGOTIABLE ON PRICING?
We offer competitive rates for all projects undertaken by Casper Builders-feel free to contact us today or get in touch after receiving a quote from another company so that we can match it!
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BUILD?
Although this depends on several building factors, the building process generally involves a 14-week build time.
HOW MANY WALK-THROUGHS WILL IT TAKE TO BUILD?
We like to schedule one or two walkthroughs during construction-this allows our clients to come out and see their home taking shape, as well as allows us to answer any questions they might have about building materials and methods. To book your walk-through with Casper Builders, please get in touch today!
CAN WE FINANCE OUR UPGRADES?
Absolutely! We offer an upgrade credit facility that works similarly to normal mortgages but allows you to purchase materials and appliances for your home now rather than having to wait until everything has been built before adding them. For more information about this service, please contact us today!
DO YOU OFFER ANY INCENTIVES?
Casper Builders offers exclusive discounts which can be redeemed by simply showing your building contract at any participating retailer. All agreed-upon savings will be deducted from final invoices after completion of the building project. Contact us today for a full list of retailers offering these services as well as further details.
DO WE GET TO PICK OUT ALL OF OUR COLOURS AND STYLES?
Our building experts will work with you to create a design that meets your specific needs and desires. From there, Casper Builders will ensure the building process is as smooth as possible by maintaining open lines of communication throughout construction.
CAN I CUSTOMIZE THE FLOOR PLAN AND/OR CONFIGURATION, LIKE MOVING AN EXISTING WALL?
Yes, you can! We are always happy to work with our clients throughout all stages of their building process.
DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE THE LOT?
The building process doesn’t include the cost of land. Many factors go into pricing a build, including location and lot-this is why we take care to consult with our clients about their building requirements before making any suggestions or recommendations!
ARE THE APPLIANCES INCLUDED?
No building project is complete without a few upgrades! Appliances are not included in the building process, but we offer a range of appliances that you can install at an additional cost.
DO YOUR HOMES HAVE A WARRANTY?
All of our building warranties are listed on our website.
DO YOUR HOMES HAVE A WARRANTY?
All of our building warranties are listed on our website.
If you need help with anything else please feel free to call us on
020 xxxx xxxx