Feature Seminars

Self Build & Renovation Part 1 | Can Anyone Do It?

Presented by: Rachel Pyne, BuildStore’s Head of Customer Services
Presented by: Mike Hardwick,  BuildStore’s Self Build Expert

Anyone can take on a self build or substantial property renovation. Every year around 20,000 people will build their own home and many more will undertake a serious renovation project. Learn more about self build and renovation and how to organise your finances right from the outset.

Self Build & Renovation Part 2 | Finding Your Plot or Property and Understanding its Potential

Presented by: Mike Hardwick,  BuildStore’s Self Build Expert

Plots and properties exist all over the country. Find out about the basics of identifying a good plot or property and how to make an initial assessment of the opportunity.

Self Build & Renovation Part 3 | Design, Planning and Making New Space

Presented by: Mike Hardwick,  BuildStore’s Self Build Expert

Design and planning go hand in hand. Whether you are undertaking a new build or renovation, find out how to develop your ideas, select a designer and secure your planning consent.

Self Build & Renovation Part 4 | Choosing Your Builders and Buying Materials

Presented by: Mike Hardwick,  BuildStore’s Self Build Expert

Managing cost means effectively managing materials and labour. Understand the process for identifying, selecting and appointing your builders. Find out how to save time and money when choosing your materials and suppliers.

Self Build & Renovation Part 5 | Project Managing Yourself with Subcontractors or a Builder

Presented by: Mike Hardwick,  BuildStore’s Self Build Expert

Could I really manage my own building project? 1,000's of people do at many different levels, and so could you. But before you make a decision about how involved you want to be in your project, learn what is really involved and how much time you will need to allocate.

Tommy's House by Potton - the eco-friendly house range

Presented by: Joe Martoccia, Director, Potton Ltd with Tommy Walsh

Last year, TV's building guru Tommy Walsh embarked on an eco-friendly building project. Plot cost £60K, all-in build cost £60K, completed in only 60 days. Potton worked with the team to successfully deliver the challenge and were so impressed with the concept that they asked Steven Willis the designer of the eco-house to design a range of affordable eco-friendly housing - Tommy's House by Potton.

Joe Martoccia presented the new range and the inspiration behind it on each day of the show. On Saturday 8th March and Sunday 9th March he was joined by Tommy Walsh. Visitors found out how to have a house that won't cost the earth financially or environmentally!

Find out more about Tommy's House by Potton