Ways to keep the building site secure

To ensure self build projects run smoothly it is important to have a place to lock equipment away.

One way to achieve this is through containers that provide secure, on-site accommodation, according to yozing.com.

It was reported that containers can provide a place to do office work, have breaks and somewhere to store equipment at the close of each day.

Many such containers are internally lined and insulated, with both heating and lighting included in the cost.

It was also suggested that marquees can be a cost-effective way of keeping the site dry, as well as providing temporary storage over the base and first floor.

A marquee can allow self builders to work on the early stages of the plot of land in virtually any weather.

According to Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine, the majority of self builders are of retirement age as they have the time and money to do so and know exactly what they want in a home.