When you are planning to design and build your own home, you’ll need to work with experts to help you to realise your dreams. Our experienced team at Ecotech Homes can take your vision and turn it into reality, and we can design and build your new home for you. If you are just beginning to plan your project, and you have bought your land but have not yet obtained house designs or planning permissions, our Design & Build service is the perfect solution for you.
At Ecotech Homes, we have worked with many clients who are starting from scratch on their building project. We will first complete the design process, working with you on your design ideas and allow our professional staff to develop a set of plans for you. The next step is to go through the planning process, obtaining the permissions needed to build your home in Cork. After this, we will begin work on the building process, bringing your home to life.
Planning and Building Your Dream House in Cork
One of the most important steps in building your own home is the planning stage. This is where you conceptualise your new build and iron out any potential issues, ensuring that you have a watertight plan for success. Architect’s drawings or designs are precise, technical drawings of the building you plan to build, and they should be accurate so that your building team can work from them. We have a selection of plans on our website that you can choose from, ensuring that your build has been tried and tested, or we offer a bespoke service to design the unique home you are envisioning.
You will need to obtain planning permission for your build, and the details of this will vary according to your local planning requirements. At Ecotech homes we have many years of experience, and we can take care of the process of obtaining planning permissions in the Cork area for you, you can relax in the knowledge that you’re in safe hands. We have completed the process successfully with many clients to date and have several client testimonials to attest to this, so there’s no need to be concerned about this potentially stressful process.
Builder’s Finish or Turnkey Finish
Our Design & Build process can take your new home from the page to the real world, and we offer a number of options for you to really personalise the process. You can check out our plans on our website to find out about the types of build we have been creating for many years, and you can consult with our design team about bespoke options to create something truly special. We will be happy to help and will take the time to get to know you so that we can advise you on the choices that will work best for your lifestyle and your budget.
In the build phase, you can opt for a Builder’s Finish, where you can add the finishing touches to your build yourself. You will take control of the final details, such as flooring, doors and kitchens, finishing off your home the way you want. The alternative is our Turnkey Finish, which is a comprehensive service which allows you to simply move straight in. When you opt for the Turnkey Finish, all the little details will be taken care of for you, including your kitchen, tiling, flooring and painting.
At Ecotech Homes, our expert building team works with Timber Frame construction, and the timber frame is constructed at our Midleton premises to guarantee consistent quality control and a fast completion time. Once on site, your build will be brought to a sealed and watertight condition typically within 10-12 days off coming on site, as this method of building is quicker and more efficient than traditional building, making it a cost-effective choice.
New Build Sustainability
Our team of skilled professionals are committed to sustainable building practices, and we work with a range of energy-saving technologies. We have many years of experience in working with cutting edge technologies that are cost effective and eco-friendly, and we build energy-saving and Passive houses that can reduce your living costs and your carbon footprint. We build an airtight building envelope with maximum insulation and minimal air-leakage.
Renewable technologies are the key to minimising the impact of your build and your home on the planet, we have worked hard to ensure our builds are as energy efficient as possible. Our carefully managed build process enables us to maximise heat gain and minimise heat loss, resulting in an indoor environment that is pleasant to live in and easy to maintain. We will work with you to compare technologies such as solar power and heat pumps to devise the best strategy for your home, taking into account the costs of installation as well as the future running cost implications.
Design and Build your Dream Home in Cork
When you have purchased your land and you are ready to develop your plans and apply for planning permissions, we will help you to design and build your dream home. Our timber frame homes are energy efficient, cost effective and well designed, perfect for you and your family to live in. Take a look at the plans on our website today or find out more about our bespoke design services and start thinking about the home you would like to build.
At Ecotech Homes, we design and build Timber Frame, Eco and Passive Houses in the Cork area and we can help you to create a forever home that is as unique as you are. Contact us to find out more about our Design & Build service or discover our New Build service if you have already obtained your plans and planning permissions. Enquire via our contact form or give us a call to talk about building your new home.
