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.
Construction costs can vary by region and are subject to unpredictable market forces. There are no simple answers but we can share our experience with you...
It is true that a complex Timber Frame home will be more expensive than a more simple design of the same size. You really do get what you pay for with these homes but Timberframe's hand craftsmanship often works out to be better value than a 'brick-and-block' build. We strongly believe that 200 years from now your timber frame house will still be standing...while a 'wet' built home may have already seen the bulldozer. And don't worry, Benfield ATT are planning to be around in 200 years to defend that statement!
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"On carrying out a cost analysis and comparison between traditional and timber construction, the saving in using timber appears to be in the region of £2,700"
Mr R, Chartered Architect
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Typically, if you use the DIY Home Design Guide to come up with some sketches with dimentions, and then use our DIY Estimating Guide to help you understand where you can save money/create value, you will be very close to understanding the complexities of the Benfield ATT Estimating System!
If at any stage of the project, you would like us to run your sketches/drawings through the Benfield ATT Estimating System, please send us your ideas by post and you will recieve your original drawings along with a Free Comprehensive Estimate by return, as soon as we can.
