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Grand Designs: The Street will focus on Graven Hill and follow the first 10 ground-breaking pioneers as they build their very individual homes to form a street, and ultimately a community, like no other in Britain.

The series explores how self-build can be for everyone – whether you are retiring, a first-time buyer, upsizing or downsizing.  Kevin McCloud, the series presenter, celebrates the creativity and design freedom the self-builders have, the forward-thinking planning process available and explores the challenges and community spirit when self-building.

Grand Designs: The Street also shows viewers the options they have when it comes to self-build, and that the process is far more accessible than they may think. The diverse range of homes on the street will inspire others to consider building their own grand design or custom home at Graven Hill.

The series starts on Thursday 4 April at 9pm on Channel 4 – watch it now on 4oD

We will be exhibiting at the Build It Live show in Bicester in June. 

If you’re planning a self-build, renovating a property or looking to add light, space or value to your current home, then make sure you make visiting the Build It Live show part of your preparation. Not just to meet us, but for all of the other exhibitors and tips on custom home building, DIY and renovation advice that you’ll pick up.

Build It Live Bicester will take place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June 2019 at Bicester Heritage Event Centre, providing a whole weekend of inspiration and expert guidance all under one roof.

Tickets are usually £24 for a pair, but use our code BICSC929 when booking and you’ll get your tickets free, as our guests. Book your tickets here.

Build It Live – Bicester – 8 & 9 June 2019

Build It Live Bicester is packed full of practical information and tips that will educate and inspire you. Here is a taster of what you can expect from the show:

100’S OF EXHIBITORS

Alongside Hard Rock Flooring’s stand, you’ll be able to meet hundreds of the UK’s leading suppliers, see thousands of products on display and specify the right items for your project.

FREE WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Build It Live features dozens of daily FREE demonstrations, seminars  and workshops. From eco-friendly construction techniques, to securing a plot for your build, the interactive talks are there to guide you in the right direction.

ASK THE EXPERTS

Meet Build It’s team of industry experts, with decades of knowledge and experience under their belts. Ask them questions and even show them your plans for top tips on making your project a success. Make sure you book a session early in the day, for face-to-face consultations with some of the most experienced names in the self-build and renovation industry.

THE NAKED HOUSE

See a cut-away show home at ‘1st-fix’ – a fascinating insight into how things are installed, from ICF blockwork to underfloor heating.

LAND ZONE

Make sure you visit Build It Live’s Land Zone to discover the various routes to finding the right plot for your build. The Land Zone will offer valuable tips for finding land including a gallery of available plots plus information about the latest custom build (serviced plots) projects across the UK.

SELF-BUILDERS’ OWN STORIES LIVE

Gain inspiration and confidence from Build It readers who have already realised their self-build dreams.  Hear their stories, ask them questions and gain tips on how to avoid common pitfalls. Head to the live theatre and get more details here.

ESTIMATING SERVICE

Book an appointment with an estimator to start to better understand how much it will cost to build the home of your dreams

GRAVEN HILL ZONE

Build It Live Bicester takes place in association with Graven Hill – the UK’s first large-scale self-build project with over 1000 self build plots. At Bicester, you’ll be able to visit the Graven Hill Zone for information on their scheme – or to reserve a plot! Head to the Seminar & the Workshop Theatres to hear live talks dedicated to explaining the exciting options of self and custom-building on Graven Hill and take part in Q&A’s about this important self build project, with the experts behind the scheme. Book free one-to-one appointments with the team, to ask the questions that are important to you.

NSBRC PAVILION

Meet experts from the National Self-Build & Renovation Centre and their partners who can offer general impartial advice on your self-build & renovation as well as talk you through their extensive educational courses.

NEW! 3D HOME DESIGN DEMOS

Visit the Build It 3D Home Designer stand for a FREE 20 minute demonstration of how to visualise your home project in 3D. Sessions run on the hour between 11am and 4pm each day and there’s no need to book. Learn more here.

SELF BUILD ACADEMY

FREE taster sessions from the Self-Build Academy delivered by Potton – providing essential knowledge for all self-builders. View the timetable here.

ECO BUILDING ADVICE

Hear how to build a sustainable home and gain one-to-one advice on a range of issue including renewable energy and environmentally friendly building techniques.

Visit the show free, as Hard Rock Flooring’s guests

Tickets are usually £24 for a pair, but use our code BICSC929 when booking and you’ll get your tickets free, as our guests. Book your tickets here.

We will be exhibiting at the Build It Live show in Bicester in June. 

If you’re planning a self-build, renovating a property or looking to add light, space or value to your current home, then make sure you make visiting the Build It Live show part of your preparation. Not just to meet us, but for all of the other exhibitors and tips on custom home building, DIY and renovation advice that you’ll pick up.

Build It Live Bicester will take place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June 2018 at Bicester Heritage Event Centre, providing a whole weekend of inspiration and expert guidance all under one roof.

Tickets are usually £24 for a pair, but use our code BCEXH257 when booking and you’ll get your tickets free, as our guests. Book your tickets here.

Build It Live – Bicester – 9 & 10 June 2018

Build It Live Bicester is packed full of practical information and tips that will educate and inspire you. Here is a taster of what you can expect from the show:

100’S OF EXHIBITORS

Alongside Hard Rock Flooring’s stand, you’ll be able to meet hundreds of the UK’s leading suppliers, see thousands of products on display and specify the right items for your project.

FREE WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Build It Live features dozens of daily FREE demonstrations, seminars  and workshops. From eco-friendly construction techniques, to securing a plot for your build, the interactive talks are there to guide you in the right direction.

ASK THE EXPERTS

Meet Build It’s team of industry experts, with decades of knowledge and experience under their belts. Ask them questions and even show them your plans for top tips on making your project a success. Make sure you book a session early in the day, for face-to-face consultations with some of the most experienced names in the self-build and renovation industry.

THE NAKED HOUSE

See a cut-away show home at ‘1st-fix’ – a fascinating insight into how things are installed, from ICF blockwork to underfloor heating.

LAND ZONE

Make sure you visit Build It Live’s Land Zone to discover the various routes to finding the right plot for your build. The Land Zone will offer valuable tips for finding land including a gallery of available plots plus information about the latest custom build (serviced plots) projects across the UK.

SELF-BUILDERS’ OWN STORIES LIVE

Gain inspiration and confidence from Build It readers who have already realised their self-build dreams.  Hear their stories, ask them questions and gain tips on how to avoid common pitfalls. Head to the live theatre and get more details here.

ESTIMATING SERVICE

Book an appointment with an estimator to start to better understand how much it will cost to build the home of your dreams

GRAVEN HILL ZONE

Build It Live Bicester takes place in association with Graven Hill – the UK’s first large-scale self-build project with over 1000 self build plots. At Bicester, you’ll be able to visit the Graven Hill Zone for information on their scheme – or to reserve a plot! Head to the Seminar & the Workshop Theatres to hear live talks dedicated to explaining the exciting options of self and custom-building on Graven Hill and take part in Q&A’s about this important self build project, with the experts behind the scheme. Book free one-to-one appointments with the team, to ask the questions that are important to you.

NSBRC PAVILION

Meet experts from the National Self-Build & Renovation Centre and their partners who can offer general impartial advice on your self-build & renovation as well as talk you through their extensive educational courses.

NEW! 3D HOME DESIGN DEMOS

Visit the Build It 3D Home Designer stand for a FREE 20 minute demonstration of how to visualise your home project in 3D. Sessions run on the hour between 11am and 4pm each day and there’s no need to book. Learn more here.

SELF BUILD ACADEMY

FREE taster sessions from the Self-Build Academy delivered by Potton – providing essential knowledge for all self-builders. View the timetable here.

ECO BUILDING ADVICE

Hear how to build a sustainable home and gain one-to-one advice on a range of issue including renewable energy and environmentally friendly building techniques.

Visit the show free, as Hard Rock Flooring’s guests

Tickets are usually £24 for a pair, but use our code BCEXH257 when booking and you’ll get your tickets free, as our guests. Book your tickets here.

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