Wilkie is a UK-based chartered surveyor and project manager. The book is praised for being practical , not theoretical—includes sample spreadsheets, risk registers, and letter templates to local authorities.
Many municipal and university libraries carry copies of Building Your Own Home . Digital library networks (like OverDrive or Libby) may even offer legal eBook borrowing options for free.
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The foundation is the anchor of your entire project. Wilkie's texts generally outline the different types of soil conditions and foundation systems required. From standard slab-on-grade to pier-and-beam, or deep basements, getting the foundation square, level, and waterproof is the most critical step of the build. 3. Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
How to find, survey, and purchase the right plot.