The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has introduced a new service which can link self builders with suitable contractors.

Supported by the National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA), the service can be accessed through links from a Self Build Portal.

The FMB's Find a Self Build Contractor service is free to use and draws on a database of over 1,500 local contractors with design and build and self build capabilities.


Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: "Interest in self build solutions is growing stronger every day and the government is now putting in place policies which should help more people to realise the vision of building their own home. As this happens, self builders will need a pool of capable and experienced contractors and a trusted means of finding the right one. That's why the FMB has created this service and we’re very pleased to have been able to team up with NaCSBA to deliver this through the Self Build Portal. This is the product of the building industry and self build representatives working together to facilitate the growth of self and custom build, which will improve the choice available to customers in the new homes market."

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