Self Build Timber Frame & SIPs Houses

Build your dream home with KTS

We're here to support you right from the outset, by working with your architect to the manufacture, delivery, and erection of your superstructure.

Make sure to download the KTS self build brochure, an essential read for anyone looking to build their own home.

Self Build Brochure

Products and services for self-builders

Find out more about our products and services to help you build a home.

Timber-frame and SIPs build systems that meet and exceed building regulations
Quality-assured manufacturing with multiple ISO certifications
Secondary insulation pack including; insulation for the ground floor slab, roof / loft, plus sound-reducing fibre for internal walls and intermediate floors
Free SAP calculations included with all secondary insulation packs
Weathertight package with windows, doors and roof finishes
Structural Timber Association approved erectors
Architects Guide – helping your architect to reduce design time
On-site mechanical handling (cranage/ telehandler)
Fall arrest systems
Appointed contracts manager
Comprehensive quote – helping you budget for your build
Safety essentials, advice, and OSFRA report

Upload your drawings for a FREE quote

Get one step closer to building your dream home. Upload your architectural drawings and our experts will provide a FREE quote based on the right build system for your budget and requirements.

Upload your drawings

Kts barton 19 829 self build external003

Working with your architect

We take a collaborative approach to your self-build project, making sure your architectural design fits with the frame design, so all aspects align to help build your home.

Part of our support includes our Architects Guide. This includes a range of ‘standardised details’ specific to our build systems in CAD format. This means your design can be easily taken to the technical drawing stage when you order your timber-frame or SIPs home from us.

Design coordination is a vital element in the self build process. The Architects Guide helps save valuable architectural design time and is supported with U-value calculations and condensation risk analysis.

Kts weathertight goodchild 20 022 image 54

Weatherproof your superstructure

Choose our optional weathertight package and eliminate the need to organise and coordinate independent trades for this phase of the build. You’ll also benefit from continued support from your KTS contracts manager, to help progress your project efficiently to the next stage.

Find out more about our Weathertight package

We'll take care of:

Roofline components (fascia, soffit & barge)
Roofing membrane, batten & tiles, slates or other covering
Fitting of rigid insulation to sloping/vaulted areas where these are present in your house design
A waterproof membrane to flat roof areas (or roof areas that aren’t traditionally tiled)
VELUX® rooflights including flashings
External windows and doors

Unlock your funding faster. Did you know, your weathertight house could also be a major funding milestone. Meaning funds could be released by your mortgage provider quicker once your build has reached this stage.

The advantages of self-building with KTS

50+ years' experience

We've been manufacturing homes for over 50 years, with a range of products and services designed to help self-builders.

Technology

Our timber frame and SIPs build systems have strong energy efficiency credentials to meet or exceed building regulations requirements.

Offsite construction

All our homes are built with closed-panel timber frame wall systems or SIPs. These offsite methods of construction are quick to build on-site, with less disruption and delay.

6 months fixed price guarantee

Quotations are fixed for deliveries within 6 months of the quote date if the order is accepted during the 30-day validity period.

Technical support

Working with your architect our technical team will support you through the design manufacturing stage.

Dedicated contracts manager

Guiding you through our on-site process and requirements such as cranage, hardstanding, and access checks.

STA approved erectors

Independently approved Structural Timber Association erectors, meeting quality standards with the skill levels required by the industry.

Steps to your self-build with KTS

01

Send us your architects drawings

Get in touch with your architectural plans. Our self build expert will look at your project in detail offering advice and information.

02

Get a FREE quote for your project

We'll put together your comprehensive quote, making sure you understand all the vital details to help you budget for your build.

03

Preparing your technical drawings

Working with your architect we'll design the timber frame or SIPs structure ready for manufacturing in our quality controlled factory.

04

Manufacture of your frame

Your frame is part assembled in our quality-assured factory with ISO certifications. Ensuring our products meet the regulatory requirements.

05

Deliver and erect your frame

Assembled by a team of STA approved erectors and supported by your dedicated KTS contracts manager.

06

Optional Weathertight Package

Helping to reach this key stage in your build and eliminating the need to organise and coordinate those independent trades.

Get a FREE quote comparison for your timber frame or SIPs structure. It could help save money and we'll make sure your comparing similar product specifications. We won't be beaten on a like-for-like quote.

Self build construction methods

Invest in your build system to help deliver a warm and comfortable home.

Timber Frame

Our Services

Our timber frame build systems are manufactured offsite ready to assemble on-site by our team of STA erectors. All our closed panel wall systems are pre-fitted with insulation, membranes and service zone battens to help you complete an energy-efficient new home.