by Lyn Morton | May 1, 2024 | Blog, How-to
Thinking of building an eco-friendly self build house that’s completely off grid? Well, here’s some help to identify the things you need to think about, and some possible pitfalls to avoid when going off grid. We’re not experts, so we may not have covered...
by Teresa Jones | Mar 27, 2024 | Advice Centre, Finance & Insurance
One of the first questions we’re often asked once people have had a look at our beautiful log homes is ‘how much is a Scandinavian log home kit?’. Or, alternatively ‘do you have a price list?’ and ‘how much is a three- (or four-bedroom) home’. We’ve...
by David Gittins | Feb 13, 2024 | Advice Centre, How-to
Scandinavian Homes is a family owned, UK based company, and we import log home kits and offer a build service only within the UK. Planning and building regulations tend to differ significantly between countries, as do regulations about imports, tariffs and taxes. Even...
by Teresa Jones | Jan 16, 2024 | Advice Centre, Planning Permission
So why would you want to build a granny annexe? Many of us, especially older people, are starting to think differently about how we want to live our lives. Our older relatives still want to keep their independence, but some now also want to be closer to family in case...
by Teresa Jones | Jan 9, 2024 | Advice Centre, Planning Permission, Uncategorised
One of the questions people usually ask when looking at putting an office, studio, gym, sauna or other building in their back garden is ‘Do I need planning permission for a garden room?’. The rules do change over time, and they also vary between England/Wales,...
by Teresa Jones | Aug 13, 2023 | Advice Centre, How-to
In today’s world, an environmentally friendly, energy efficient house is much more than a dream; it’s practically a necessity. With climbing energy prices, a home that doesn’t cost the earth to heat is on everyone’s wish list, and with one of our log home kits, you...
