HebHomes combines the best designs of award-winning Dualchas Architects with modern eco-friendly construction methods to offer an affordable range of high quality, self-build flatpack timber homes. Our one stop service takes you from selection of your design through planning to the erection and completion of your dream home.
With over 400 houses built across the UK and overseas, we are proud of our reputation for professionalism and personalised service and delivering inspirational and personal homes.
Our collection of off-the-peg designs featuring modern interpretations of Hebridean blackhouse and sheilings have won wide industry recognition. All our buildings are designed to be sustainable and sympathetic to the landscape, while also offering open plan living with floor-to-ceiling windows and modern interior design. With our commitment to sustainable architecture and energy efficiency, our houses are well received by planners in both urban and rural settings.
Our HomesAll our buildings use timber, the most sustainable construction material. We offer both Closed Panel System (CPS) and structurally insulated panels (SIPs) where the insulation is integral to the structure. Off-site construction using modern build technology allows us to achieve industry leading U values and efficient build times.
SustainabilityWith five ranges and over 40 different kit designs, we offer homes to suit any household. Our architects can also amend these designs to suit your your specific location or needs as part of our service. We offer supply only or can supply and erect anywhere in the UK and Ireland with our network of erection crews,
Why Choose Us‘Self-build’ can be hugely rewarding but a substantial undertaking both financially and emotionally. To take the pain out of this process, we provide you with tools to accurately price your kit, as well as full build costs. Unlike many industry peers, our Project Managers are all architects who manage your projects through a clearly defined planning, build and invoicing schedule.
Price ClarityIf you really want zero stress in the build and costing process, use our full or partial turnkey service, also offering essential extras such as kitchens, bathrooms and flooring. We can also organise all statutory permissions and take the build to completion (Scotland only). Note: Need relationships with architects and affiliates to offer this UK wide.
Turnkey ServiceOur eco-friendly designs inspired by Hebridean architecture fall into five ranges which can readily be adapted to your specific location and requirements. We also offer bespoke designs.
Our new Airigh collection is inspired by the sheilings (àirighean) that were once common in the Scottish Highlands.
This range of one-storey houses are ideal as starter homes and can be easily amended for wheelchair use.
This sleek range of one-and-a-half storey kit houses have been inspired on the traditional ‘longhouse’ of Scotland and northern Europe.
Our large and luxurious ‘Steading’ range of kit houses has been inspired by the forms and proportions of traditional farm steadings.
This range of kit houses is inspired by the classic Hebridean ‘whitehouse’ form, characterised by its white rendered walls, slate roof and attractive dormer windows.
We can work with you to adjust each of these designs to suit your needs. Alternatively we can develop a bespoke solution, in partnership with Dualchas Architects.
It is important as a starting point to obtain advice on your overall budget for your home. If you are intending to use a bridging loan or mortgage, make sure it’s suitable for the project ahead. For more information please download our Budgeting Guide from the Members Area.
For mortgages we have partnered with the Ecology Building Society. You can also contact Buildstore. They are brokers who can offer excellent budget advice, establishing what you can afford at an early stage. For commercial loans you can try Kintail Finance. This could help you fund holiday lets or business expansion.
Project SequenceFind a plot in your favoured location and make sure it is suitable for the intended purpose. We are happy to offer advice. When you are ready to proceed, appoint a solicitor to put in a conditional offer on your behalf. Once applicable consents and legalities are dealt with, the land is yours.
To find land use a site search service company such as Buildstore Land Services. The best option is to keep looking on estate agent websites and be ready to move quickly. Download our Searching for Land guide from our Members Area for more information.
Project SequenceYour budget and land will help guide your choice of design. We will offer advice to you and other building professionals involved to narrow this down to the most suitable. We will then help you decide on the house design that best matches your brief with your budget.
At HebHomes, we have a range of standardised house types and plan layouts to suit all families, lifestyles and budgets. For more information on the amendments you can make please download our Design Changes guide from our Members Area.
Project SequenceAppointing a local architect, surveyor or other construction industry professional can be invaluable when self building a house. They will act as your agent and can offer expert guidance through the whole process.
Alternatively, if you choose our Planning and Building Control Service, HebHomes will act as your agent to guide you through the statutory consents required. This will include the duties of Principal Designer in the pre-construction phase of the project under CDM Regulations.
Please download our Working with an Agent guide from our Members Area for more information.
Project SequenceWe will provide drawings of your chosen design for inclusion in the submission to planning authorities. It will be the responsibility of your appointed agent to assist you in obtaining the site-specific drawings you will require for the application. This includes location plan and site plan as well as parking and drainage arrangements. Once lodged, it should take eight weeks for a decision to be reached, although it can take longer.
This will all be undertaken by Hebhomes if you choose our Planning and Warrant Service. This is only available in Scotland.
Securing Planning Permission can sometimes be a challenge. Please download our Planning Guide from our Members Area for more information.
Project Sequence
Once planning is approved, we will issue you with a Supply only or Supply and Erect contract with an estimated kit price. We will proceed with producing detailed construction drawings for inclusion in the submission to your local building control department. A structural engineer will be required to design foundations and on-site engineering.
If using our Planning and Warrant Service this will be undertaken by Hebhomes. This service is only available in Scotland.
Project SequenceThe normal process is for your agent to put your house out to tender to three reputable contractors, ideally NHBC registered. The agent will ensure that you appoint the builder offering the most suitable tender. Your agent should ensure that both the builder and yourself understand the contract you are entering into and its obligations.
If you have chosen a Turnkey service option with HebHomes, we will appoint one of our trusted affiliated contractors and not tender the job. This service is only available in Scotland.
Project SequenceOnce Building Control Consent is approved and your main contractor is appointed, it is time to start procuring materials required for building your home. This will be your responsibility or that of your contractor to organise. Site access and connections will also need to be finalised at this stage.
It takes around 8-12 weeks for your windows to be delivered and 3 weeks for the kit to be delivered and these will be co-ordinated with your overall build.
Project SequenceYour site will need to be cleared, an access track installed and the suitable substructure, groundworks and foundations built.
If you are using one of our Turnkey services, our affiliated contractor will organise this for you and prepare the site for the kit erection. If you are using our Supply or Supply and Erect services, this will be organised by your main contractor..
Project SequenceWith detailed drawings, professional guidance and a good builder, you can sit back and enjoy watching your house being built. After the arrival of the SIP/SFS kit and its erection by certified installers, electrical and plumbing will begin inside as the outer skin is completed externally. And when the finishes are in place and the kitchen fitted, paintwork will bring the house to life.
You will most likely need to appoint a separate Contract Administrator (CA) to administer the contract while the work is on site and we would recommend you do so.
Project SequenceOnce the house has been granted a completion certificate by the council and approved by your agent, you can lie back on your carefully chosen sofa and admire your wonderful new home. The defects period - where the contractor is obliged to make good any snags - will normally last 12 months.
Building your own architect-designed dream home will never be easier than with a Hebhome.
Project SequenceThe house is bloody wonderful. It has honestly transformed our lives moving into it : )
I used the turn-key service which I can highly recommend. Their trusted contractor was very organised and good to work with and the standard of workmanship high. Five years on the house still looks as good as new." .
Three years since completion, after a problem-free build, the house is still a delight. It’s a very efficient design, easy to maintain and with remarkable storage space, and the insulation does everything it claims to do. No complaints; it’s a real success.
HebHomes ethos matched with our desire to build a contemporary home with links to the traditions of island life. We considered many designs but the WH502 has given us a modern family home that also fits with the landscape. We are very happy with our modern classic home."
After nearly 5 years we are so delighted with our HebHome that we feel we are living in a luxury 5-star holiday home - permanently! An easy company to work with full of advice and help during the construction. Highly recommend them.
I have to say that I am delighted. The SIP system is excellent, and the design is even better on the ground than it appeared on paper.
Absolutely beautiful house. Everything was excellent. This place definitely deserves it's five-star grading. You have done an excellent job with An Linnean. Beautiful decor, beautiful surroundings. A place for people who like the finer things in life.
We gave the house the name 'Hyggie'. It's a Scandinavian word which encompasses family, friends and cosiness and it is so apt for the feeling we get whenever we enter the house. Once through the door, an atmosphere of calm and warmth and that is quickly followed by an immense appreciation of the seascape view through the panoramic window
Working with HebHomes was a very pleasant experience. Continuous advice and support made the once daunting thought of self-build into simple step by step process of building our dream holiday home. We now own a beautiful longhouse which is admired by all our guests.
What I love about my house is the connection between inside and out. The full-height glazing means that the landscape seems incredibly close, yet I can shut the windows to a storm, draw the blinds and feel warm and secure.
We have had many compliments on the house and on your design and are really happy in our home.