Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I get a free Benfield ATT Estimate?
A: This service is completely free and, with our Estimate Booklets being designed to be as useful as possible, this is a popular service with Builders, Contractors, Architects, Self-Builders and the like. Simply send us a copy of your plans by post...

Q: From when I place my Order, how long is it before you are on site?
A: The building process is a dynamic, evolutionary animal. Whilst we cannot estimate know how long your project will take to complete (this obviously depends on your own project management), we can estimate that we can be on site between 9 and 14 weeks after you sign your Order Form, depending on the complexity of the engineering and the size of the project.

Q: How much does timber frame cost?
A: By far our most popular question! Benfield ATT believe that timber frame lends itself to bespoke design very well, and only offer bespoke solutions. With complexity, location and specification all being tailored to your project, we can therefore only offer an Estimate after looking at your plans.

Q: How are timber frame houses different from a masonry house?

A: In simple terms, the 'breeze-block' structure in a typical masonary house is replaced with an engineered, millimetre-precise Timber Frame structure. This services better for the overall speed and quality of the build, the homeowner and the environment...

Q: Will a timber frame house look different?
A: The great thing about timber frame homes is it's flexibility of complimentary materials. Our timberframe homes are all individually designed, so you tell us what finish you would like! In the past our homes have been clad in brick, stone, block, render, timber boarding (cladding), or even glass.

Q: Do Benfield ATT have a demonstration show home?
A: Whilst we appreciate that you would like to get an idea of what the building you are buying will be like, as we build to bespoke requirements it is impossible for us to have something on display to please everybody. Instead, we produce 3D computer renderings and can invite you for a guided tour of the factory at our offices in South Wales. If we have any current projects in your local area, we may also invite you to the site, although this would obviously be at the discretion of the private client.

According to the UK Timber Frame Association, on average a typical 'wet build' concrete, brick and block house may have 4,000 gallons of water built into it. Some people think it is much more than this, although according to BBC's ' Watchdog' programme it is at least 1,000 to 1,500 gallons.