Meet the Experts

As you go through your self build or renovation project, you may have questions or issues that need to be resolved. Magazines and books can be overwhelming or you simply may not have the time to go searching for the answers you need.

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre has solved this problem! Whether you are investigating a new building material, checking a quote sounds reasonable or simply want a friendly ear to listen to your problem, our experts can help.

How do I meet the experts?

Once every month on a Thursday, our Team of Experts will be in the centre from 5.00 pm until 9.00 pm, to answer all your queries on every aspect of Self Build and Renovation. From land surveyors and planning experts to construction professionals and Eco specialists, you will be able to book individual consultations on the subject of your choice.

Book now to meet the experts

	Robin Batchelder - Construction Expert Technical construction question? Robin has many years’ experience on both self build and commercial projects
	David Snell - Construction Industry Expert As a 10-times self builder himself, David keeps up to date with developments and innovations in the industry
	Neil Davey - Planning & Building Control Expert If your question is about planning or building control consent, Neil will have an answer for you
	Mike Hardwick -  Self Build Expert As an experienced self builder, Mike is equipped to support and advise you about general self build issues
	Dave Hilton -  Eco Building Experts Speak to Dave about green issues, recycling and eco-friendly building products and techniques
	Tim Doherty - Renovation Expert Tim has 20 years’ experience is the industry – ask him anything about renovation, remodelling or restoration
	John Hay - Self Build & Renovation Finance Expert If you’re concerned about budgets or funding your project, John knows self build and renovation finance inside out
	Alex Blake - Senior Planner LPC (Trull) Ltd Alex is an experienced ex-planning officer for Swindon Borough Council & North Wilts District Council
	David Jones - Evans Jones LLP Planning Division David is a senior partner and head of Evans Jones LLP Planning Division which is a multi disciplinary practice providing Architectural, Planning, surveying and disabled access consultancy services.

Book now to meet the experts