The Rhino Building team have recently looked after a self build client who was really happy with our service. If you’re considering a self build, please do read their interview with Jamie and Claire Hesketh to find out more about their journey in building an incredible home.
We know you have just completed a self build, what sort of build was it?
A 5000sq ft House with Garage Timber frame
How long did it take? The main house took 13 months but all outside including the driveway and landscaping took another 11 months.
What Challenges did you find along the way that you had to overcome? Raising finances and waiting for the banks. We had some money to start but didn’t have a specific self build mortgage they then wanted to check everything and this slowed everything down.
Tell us about your favourite things from the experience, what elements are you most pleased with from your build? Really pleased with the finish completely particularly the kitchen but generally all finished to a high standard.
Was it difficult to find quality tradesmen? No I found them through friends we found recommendation works well. Monk Services were brilliant and did what they said they would do for the drive and a bit more, really cracked on in his time here.
95% of your materials were purchased from Rhino Building & DIY Supplies from Acle, what made you choose them? They were very local to me and were recommended to me by a friend. I had used Craig before a while ago on a previous project.
How was your experience of Rhino and what made them exceptional? Craig from Rhino really helped us from the beginning even before we started the build with the planning of it. Craig was always on the phone to give advice and always got us what we needed, if they didn’t have it then he sourced it for us he puts himself out and is easy to talk to, knowledgeable and helpful and we have been really grateful for that.
Would you recommend Rhino to others doing a self build project? 100% yes to anyone they are a great merchant, local small business that really cares about their customers.
Finally what advice would you give to others considering a self build? I would advise anyone else considering to self build to get all their finances arranged prior, know what they want to use too for example bricks and tiles. Planning ahead is half the battle. We drove around looking at new builds and knocked on doors to find out what they used for things we liked.
