27 Jan 2017

Your one-stop-shop for self-build guidance

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre is the UK’s only permanent visitor centre for self & custom home-builders and renovators. A unique and inspiring resource, it is designed to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make informed decisions during every step of your home-building project.

2017 is a special year as it marks the NSBRC’s tenth anniversary, having first opened in January 2007. Over the last decade, it has welcomed over 140,000 self-builders through its doors, from first-time builders to developers and home improvers – supporting over 16,000 self-builders in 2016 alone.

If you are embarking on a journey of designing and building your own bespoke home, you are not alone! Around 13,000 people will take on a self-build project this year, benefiting from a huge degree of choice; from where the house is located, how it is constructed, the energy efficiency of the building fabric through to the level of finish you will enjoy once moved in.

Please don’t feel nervous if you have never set foot on a building site! Indeed, the majority of NSBRC visitors are not in the building trade. The team at NSBRC will help you understand the various stages involved in a building project. You’ll find life-size exhibits in its Educational Zones that graphically demonstrate the many options available. The Helpdesk is staffed by NSBRC’s own experts, here to offer you their support – so feel free to take advantage of their experience and advice.

You will discover the latest products and innovations on display in the Trade Village, where there is a showcase of over 200 manufacturers, suppliers and specialist services. The NSBRC uses a unique barcode scanning system, making it easy for you to collect ideas and request information from its exhibitors. In 2017, NSBRC will produce its one millionth product request using this system. If you want to be more involved in your project, the NSBRC runs a range of popular self-build courses throughout the year – you can find out about these by calling the centre on 0345 223 4455.

Did you know? Since 2014 the NSBRC has been run by ‘The Homebuilding Centre’ an employee-owned business. This means the team are all employee-owners and truly passionate about offering you an irresistible experience. The aim is to inspire, educate and provide impartial advice. You will find plenty of information and advice at the NSBRC and, above all, a very warm welcome.

www.nsbrc.co.uk     

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