self-build projects service guide
Encraft provides an independent national service to help self-builders optimise the energy elements of their projects, including;
- insulation levels in walls, roof, floor and glazing
- heating systems
- electrical systems
- microgeneration (including wind, solar, hydro and CHP)
- ventilation systems
- passive design
- transport and water systems when required
Analysis from plans
- preliminary energy system sizing and specification*
- assessment of renewable resources available on site*
- building energy modelling*
- simulation and comparison of different technical options*
- energy rating (including SAP if required, but generally more informative)
- impartial project cost-benefit analysis and calculation of project economics for the energy elements*
- air flow and thermal modelling (including CFD modelling)
- advice on grants*
- practical advice on feasible options for your property*
Design
- computer-aided-design of bespoke system elements
- detailed technology sizing and specification
- overall project specification and design
- demonstrating compliance to building regulations (parts L and F)
- integration of new technologies
- electrical and mechanical systems design
Project management and delivery
- identification of suitable manufacturers and installers to meet your specific needs*
- management of procurement and selection of optimum technologies and suppliers to meet your specification
- supervision and management of installation
- computer-aided-design of bespoke system elements
- detailed technology sizing and specification
- overall project specification and design
- demonstrating compliance to building regulations (parts L and F)
- integration of new technologies
- electrical and mechanical systems design
Project management and delivery
- identification of suitable manufacturers and installers to meet your specific needs*
- management of procurement and selection of optimum technologies and suppliers to meet your specification
- supervision and management of installation
We are independent of suppliers and energy companies and work on your behalf to get the best outcome for your needs. We work in defined stages with transparent and usually fixed fees agreed in advance.
* Our fixed fee analysis and report from plans includes the analysis steps highlighted above and costs £750 including VAT per normal domestic property (up to 500 sqm). You can send us your plans and book here Plans Evaluation Booking .
For more complex or larger properties please call or email for an individual quotation.