Self Build & Renovation Show 'Build It Live' opens this Weekend at Westpoint Arena, Exeter
The South West has been a hot spot for self builders for some time and this year will see the UK’s longest running self build magazine (Build It) launch another of their successful ‘Build It Live’ shows in the region.
Like many parts of the country, the South West has some amazing examples of self build homes including the impressive award winning home pictured above which was built on a rocky cliff face in Salcombe, Devon with difficult access and 100m drop to the sea!
Taking place at Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 9 & 10 September, the ‘Build It Live’ show, which incorporates the former SelfBuild & Design show, will not only be twice the size but offers a packed weekend programme of seminars, workshops, clinics, expert advice and the opportunity to meet more top suppliers than ever before in the South West.
Across the weekend visitors can see all the latest technology on exhibitor stands, access top tips when meeting suppliers and book invaluable free one to one advice session with one of the Build It experts – so don’t forget to bring your plans along to the show! There are free seminars and live debates all weekend and an opportunity to hear from self builders who have completed their own self build project.
Chris Batesmith, Editor of Build It Magazine which organises the Build It Live Shows said:
“At Build It magazine we have been providing expert guidance to self builders and renovators for the past 30 years. The seminars and workshops cover a wide range of topics including how to find land and secure planning permission, the different routes available for managing a self build project and how to renovate a home with character, carry out a successful barn conversation or update an old house for modern eco living.”
What’s included with a visit to ‘Build It Live’
From cutting-edge products to traditional suppliers and companies, ‘Build It Live’ offers so much to suit your style and your budget! to-face so this event showcases thousands of products in one place.
Ask Our Experts
Experts from Build It Magazine will provide FREE impartial guidance on any part of your own project whether it’s a self build, renovation or home extension. Bring along your plans and ideas and save thousands on consultancy fees by asking our experts. It is best to book your one-to-one appointment when you first arrive at the show.
The Land Zone
Visit the Land Zone, brought to you by PlotBrowser – the online portal dedicated to finding real building plots across the UK including barn conversion opportunities. The Land Zone will offer valuable tips for finding land, and you’ll be able to browse live listings currently for sale.
Build It Live Clinics and Demonstrations
Several free advice seminars and demonstration clinics will take place through the weekend including:
Heating Advice Clinic
Basement Advice Clinic
Extensions Advice Clinic
Build Cost Clinic
Sustainable Building Products Pavilion
Visit the Sustainable Building Products Pavilion, in association with The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP), to gain advice and source some of the UK’s best eco products on the market.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets are now on sale from the website. The standard ticket price will be £12 per person. Children under 16 are admitted free with an accompanying adult.
Open Saturday between 10am and 5pm and Sunday between 10am and 4.30pm.
Tickets are valid on either day or can be used to attend on both days.
For further information and to book tickets for Build It Live in the South West visit www.builditlive.co.uk
When purchasing tickets, all paying visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a 12 month subscription to Build It Magazine with a huge discount for only £19.99.
Build It Live has shows in Kent, Bicester and Exeter.
