Self Build and training

Building better homes

Advice on self building

Richard built his own house. He can help you do the same.

RCL can help you design your new home. We carry out initial inspections of existing properties to look at their condition and to make recommendations for repairing and retrofitting these to low carbon standards or we can help with new build designs.

The coordination of the process to build your own home can be daunting and difficult. The cost of the works can be reduced by managing the different trades required to build a house. RCL can help with advice on how to do this.

Working with contractors

Richard Clayson Ltd can provide advice to builders and developers on the design of low energy properties.

The design advice and training discusses the levels of airtightness required, the detailing of insulation, the design of the ventilation system, the size and location of windows.

A lot of detailed work is required to ensure the design is as low energy as possible.

Working with landlords

Richard Clayson Ltd can advise landlords on planning retrofitting works and designing these in a way that minimises disruption to the occupiers.