James & Gemma Hooker - Best Off-Site Manufactured Home - Build It Awards 2022

Graven Hill Win at the Build It Awards 2022

A pioneering self-build home takes home a coveted Build It Award for 2022.

‘Interior architecture makes a home’

Robert’s plans for self-building plans led him to Graven Hill, where he now lives in a three-bedroom detached home, built almost entirely with his own hands.
Jan 2022 - Self-build homes under construction_web

Back by popular demand: new self-build plots available

Following the success of Build It Live last year, we’ve started off 2022 with the release of a selection of new self-build plots.
Self-build site progress_web

Five top tips for first time self builders

Little can compare to the achievement of building your own home. Before you get started, here are our top five tips for first time self-builders.

What will Help to Build mean for budding self-builders?

The recent Bacon Review reflects what we have known for years: self and custom building is the way forward for UK housing.
June 2021 - Green space and self-build homes5_web

Why we’re embracing MMC

At Graven Hill, we are committed to playing our part in using modern methods of construction (MMC) and promoting the benefits that this alternative construction method holds.

How the new Help to Build scheme can make your self-build dreams a reality

The Government has formally announced its plans for the introduction of a Help to Build scheme, which aims to make self-building accessible to everyone in the UK.

Five things to consider when thinking about a self build home

Keen to embark on your own home building journey? These are our top things to consider before getting started with your self-build project.
The work on the Golden Brick foundation begins

Case Study: Self-Build at Graven Hill – Part 2

Part 2 of our guest blog from lapd Architects which sees self-builders Stef and Pauline get started on site.