Our Self Build Process
Building your own home is one of the most rewarding projects you'll ever take on — and at Caledon Contractors, we’re here to make the process as smooth, structured, and stress-free as possible.
Whether you're building on the Isle of Skye, Lochaber, or anywhere in the Scottish Highlands, our turnkey self build service gives you complete support, from initial consultation to final handover.
How to Self Build a Home in Scotland – Step by Step
1. Initial Consultation
We start by understanding your vision, budget, and timelines. Whether you have a plot or are still searching, we offer expert advice on what’s possible based on your needs and location.
We’ll discuss your ideas, walk the site, and help shape a realistic plan for your build.
2. Site Feasibility & Planning Support
Our team assesses the viability of your site and helps navigate planning permission and building warrant requirements.
We liaise with local councils and can connect you with architects or work alongside your chosen professional.
3. Design & Specification
We support the design phase by advising on local materials, sustainability options, and buildability. Your design choices are shaped into a practical build plan that fits your vision.
Modern or traditional, we help you achieve a design that works — both on paper and on site.
4. Groundworks & Foundations
Once permissions are secured, we begin on-site. We handle all enabling works, including groundworks, utilities, access, drainage, and foundations.
Our groundwork teams are experienced in Highland terrain, rural access, and challenging conditions.
5. Full Project Management
We manage every trade and every stage, keeping your build on schedule and on budget. You’ll have a dedicated point of contact throughout.
From joinery and roofing to electrics and plumbing, we handle it all — reliably and professionally.
6. Quality Finishes & Handover
We don’t just build — we finish. That includes interior fit-out, external landscaping, and final inspections. Your home is handed over ready to live in.
You’ll receive a clean, completed, and fully compliant home — exactly as planned.