Free expert advice
Whether you’re self building, renovating or extending your home, maximise your chances of project success with a visit to Build It Live this October
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite features at Build It Live, including all the places you can get free, one-to-one advice from our team of self build experts
The last 18 months have been a challenging time for many people looking to create an individual home. Self builders and renovators have had to make big purchasing decisions without the benefits of face-to-face advice, or the ability to visit showrooms and physically test out key options like sliding doors, eco products and smart home systems in person.
Well, that’s about to change: the UK’S most practical self build and renovation event is back! Build It Live gives you the chance to experience first-hand how products look, what they feel like to use and – crucially – speak to experts in their fields as you make your specification decisions. So come join our expert team, plus hundreds of reputable suppliers, in Bicester on 2nd & 3rd October and start moving your project forward! As well as the opportunity to try out products and materials in person, Build It Live brings you free expertled seminars, workshops and demonstrations designed to help you achieve project success. Here’s a taster of what you can expect:
Ask Our Experts
Our Build It magazine experts will be on hand all weekend giving FREE impartial guidance on any part of your self build, renovation or home extension – without the sales pitch! Don’t miss your chance to tap into the knowledge and experience of our professional planners, architects, project managers, sustainability experts and more. Their independent advice could save you £1,000s on consultancy fees! So, bring your plans, ideas and questions along and make sure you get to the show early to book your one-on-one appointment.
Build Cost Clinic
Want to get to grips with budgeting for your project? Then head to the Build Cost Clinic to book an initial consultation with a qualified, experienced estimator who can help you better understand how much it will cost to turn your plans into the home of your dreams.
Their advice will help you focus your design and specification choices, better understand builders’ quotes and could even save you money!
Extensions Clinic
Find the answers you need to make the most of your budget and add space, value and wow factor to your home at our dedicated Extensions Clinic. From planning permission through to design ideas, specification decisions and getting real value for money, our expert team of architectural specialists will be on hand to guide you through the process and help you identify the best ways to achieve your goals.
Heating Advice Clinic
Our Heating Advice Clinic returns for Build It Live 2021 to help you decide on the best heating system for your home. Do gas boilers still make sense? Are heat pumps low-carbon? Can woodburning stoves be eco friendly? Get the answers to all these questions and more.
The Naked House
Our first-fix cutaway home is inspired by the choices we made for Build It’s Self Build Education House (find out more and book a visit at www.buildit.co.uk/ourhouse). From ICF blockwork to roofing, floor joists, windows and more, the Naked House gives you an unrivalled insight into what it takes to build your own home.
Basement Advice Clinic
Building a basement is a cost-effective way to create high-quality space without eating up prized garden space – not to mention beat the planners. Yet it’s all-too-often overlooked in the UK. Head to our Basement Advice Clinic for impartial advice on what you need to know to successfully build, extend or convert a basement.
Graven Hill Zone
Build It Live Bicester takes place in association with Graven Hill. With over 1,000 plots available, this is the UK’S first large-scale self build scheme. It’s also the location of Build It’s own real-life project. Head to the Graven Hill Zone to learn more, reserve your plot, attend live expert talks, and hear from self builders who’ve completed their homes.