Financing a self build

Stage by Stage guide to Buying Materials

Edited by David Snell, Author of "Building Your Own Home"

This stage by stage guide to building materials lets self builders see the many choices they have to make when selecting material for their new home. It splits the building of the house into its various stages and then takes you through what happens at each. Within each section you will also find a series of useful tips and hints.

"The Potton Self Build Trade Account is the smart way to buy building materials and supplies for your project."
(David Snell, author of "Building Your Own Home")
Get a great deal on all the items and materials you need to complete your new Potton home.

The Potton Trade Card - Your key to lower cost building supplies and materials, available exclusively at Potton.

The Potton Trade Card is a free, single access point for Potton self builders clients, to source building materials, plant and tool hire, roofing, insulation, kitchens, bathrooms, tiles, white goods, flooring – absolutely everything you’ll need to complete your new Potton home.

Potton, Buildstore and Jewson have worked hard to provide a truly National Self Build Trade Account scheme, offering Potton clients the most comprehensive choice of building supplies and materials at specially negotiated low prices.

Trade Account Key Features:
• Lower Prices
• Higher credit limits
• Improved service levels from a dedicated Jewson Self-build team
• Invaluable take-off service ensuring delivery of the correct quantities of materials – helping to minimise waste and ultimately save cost
• Valid for a massive choice of general building supplies and specialist materials – everything you will need to complete your new Potton home
• An exclusive copy of the Potton Trade Manual – helping you every step of the way

For more info on how to get your Potton Trade Card Please call Potton sales on
01767 676 400

Potton-BuildStore-Jewson Price Promise
Because Potton and BuildStore channel massive spend through Jewson, you benefit from the Potton-BuildStore Price Promise.
This means that as a Potton Trade Card holder, you are guaranteed to receive lower prices than those otherwise available to self builders

How Much Can I Save?
The typical savings that a self builder will make on the materials purchased through their BuildStore Trade Account will usually be around 10% depending on the mix of products purchased.

Expert Friendly Service
A dedicated Jewson self build team promise a higher level of specialist service. You can expect to receive advice on choosing and ordering your materials and goods from dedicated staff – a service normally reserved for large trade customers.