Premier Forest | Elevate your self-build project with a unique staircase design
Whether you are looking for a feature staircase or something unique, our expert joiners work with you every step of the way to create a staircase that fits your vision, style, budget and needs.
Every design is handcrafted in our workshops with your choice of materials, combining modern methods with traditional skills for a bespoke result. If you are upgrading an existing staircase, we offer a range of easy-to-fit components from premium oak to primed, ready-to-paint options.
These high-quality parts are designed for quick installation and a flawless finish – making it simple to achieve the perfect look in your home.
Multipipe | Optimise Your Project with Expert Plumbing & Heating Design
Plumbing and heating are the "veins" of your home, yet poor design often leads to costly inefficiencies and compliance headaches. A well-planned system (including your underfloor heating) saves money, enhances comfort, and ensures your project flows smoothly from the start.
Our Self-Build Technical Manager, Paul Whittall, is available to help you navigate complex installations and avoid common pitfalls. You can find Paul regularly at the NSBRC for a face-to-face chat or reach out via email to discuss your specific requirements.
Book your FREE 20 - minute project consultation with Paul today!
Carpenter Oak | Meet Carpenter Oak at the NSBRC Spring Show and More
The Carpenter Oak team will be attending both the NSBRC Spring Show & Build It Live West in May, ready to talk to self-builders about building with a structural timber frame.
If you’re planning a new home, extension, annexe, outbuilding or other space, our expert team can answer your questions and help you understand how Carpenter Oak can help you achieve your oak framed dream build.
You can come and discuss your ideas and plans with us at the NSBRC Spring Show (15th-16th May) and the Build It Live West Show (30th-31st May).
Wherever you are on your self-build journey, we’d love to start the conversation with you!
Scandinavian Trading | Introducing Hunton Nativo Wood Fibre Insulation Boards
We are excited to offer wood insulation products from Hunton, one of the leading manufacturers of wood fibre-based building materials in the Nordics.
Why you should choose Hunton Nativo Wood Fibre Insulation:
- Outstanding soundproofing properties.
- Hydroscopic with good moisture management properties.
- Insulation capacity with a lambda value of 0.038 W/mK.
- Summer overheating prevention.
- Renewable raw material from PEFC-certified forests, reducing the carbon footprint.
- Structurally stable, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Easy installation and doesn’t cause any irritation during installation or for residents afterwards.
Nativo Wood Fibre Insulation is a perfect product for self-builders and renovators who value sustainability, indoor comfort and reliable performance.
For our full range of products, visit our website
Fleming Homes | Timber Frame Demo Day Saturday 25th April | at the NSBRC
Join us on Saturday 25th April at the NSBRC for our Timber Frame Demo Day.
On the day, expect:
- Live timber frame demonstrations
- Informal Q&A sessions with our team
- Practical advice tailored to self-builders
- Time to discuss your individual project
Whether you’re plot-hunting, refining a design, or poised to submit planning, you’ll leave with practical next steps, clarity, and confidence.
Come along to learn, ask questions, and meet like-minded self-builders shaping homes that reflect their values and vision. Spaces are limited, so booking is recommended.
Ready to move your project forward?
Gartec | Adaptable home living made easy with a platform step lift
Planning a home that’s easy to live in, now and in the future, often comes down to the details you don’t think about at first until you need them. Step-free access is one of those choices, adding comfort, convenience and flexibility without changing how your home looks or feels.
Gartec’s newest addition, the UnaPorte® Platform Step Lift, offers a neat, compact way to overcome steps and short level changes, with options suitable for internal or external installation. Designed to integrate seamlessly with minimal disruption, it’s a smart consideration for self-builds, renovations and design-led projects. Click through to see how it could fit into your plans.
Residence Collection | Residence 9 windows installed in a Grade II Listed farmhouse
A remarkable rural Grade II listed farmhouse renovation project in Nuneaton, Leicestershire has been elevated with the installation of Residence 9 windows, bringing timeless charm and modern performance to a heritage property.
Working with fabricator and installer Swadlincote Windows, the upgrade was part of a bigger project to transform a cluster of barns in the Osbaston Conservation Area into a spacious 5-bedroom detached home, covering over 5,500 square feet. The project was completed using 38 R9 windows, as well as two bespoke-shaped windows, all in the colourway Clotted Cream.
