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CREATE THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS WITH A VISIT TO
BUILD IT LIVE this February
ARE YOU PLANNING AN EXTENSION TO YOUR HOME IN 2019? OR PERHAPS YOU
EVEN HAVE ASPIRATIONS TO BUILD A NEW HOME FROM SCRATCH? WHATEVER
YOUR PLAN FOR A DREAM HOME, MAKE SURE YOU PAY A VISIT TO THE BUILD IT
LIVE SHOW AT THE AWARD-WINNING KENT EVENT CENTRE, WITHIN THE KENT
SHOWGROUND, ON 9TH AND 10TH FEBRUARY.
The exhibition aims to provide a stress-free route to creating a truly individual
home with the opportunity to meet hundreds of suppliers, plus a wide range of
independent experts who can provide invaluable (free) advice and top tips on
your own self-build or home renovation project.
Exhibitors include some of the UK’s most innovative suppliers who offer
not only cutting-edge technology but also a choice of traditional and eco-
friendly products.
Architects and other experts will be offering one-to-one advice on how to turn
a project into reality including how to find land, what is possible with and without
planning permission and how to ensure you have the right design.
At the show there will be a number of specialist areas including:
Eco Building Advice
Gain one-to-one advice on a range of issues including renewable energy and
environmentally friendly building techniques.
Heating Advice Clinic
By popular demand, visit the brand new Heating Advice Clinic to help you
decide on the best heat source for your home.
Striking Glazing Options
The show offers a wide variety of glazing manufacturers demonstrating a huge
range of bifold and sliding doors, French doors, windows, contemporary and
traditional front doors, and rooflights. From kitchen extensions to a whole new
build, meet over 20 specialist suppliers
all under one roof to create a
wonderfully bright and airy home!
Design Knowhow
Meet over 20 architects and designers
offering free advice and inspiration to
guide you to the home of your dreams.
Self Builders’ Own
Stories Live
Gain inspiration and confidence from
self-builders who’ve already made
it happen.
Land Zone
All you need to know about finding
land across the South East along with
a gallery of current available plots of
land in the region plus the latest
service-plot projects across the UK.
Build Cost Clinic
Show your project to one of the show’s
estimators to better understand how
much it will cost to build the home of
your dreams.
The Naked House
See a cut-away show home at ‘1st fix’
– a fascinating insight into how things
are installed, from ICF blockwork and
underfloor heating, to the mechanical
ventilation and floor joists.
Build System Options
Meet exhibitors specialising in each
of the key build systems who will help
you assess the right route for you.
Find A Builder
Talk to experts who will help you find
the right builder for your job and help
you avoid the cowboys!
For further information and to book
tickets visit www.builditlive.co.uk
Tickets are now on sale via the website.
Standard ticket price will be £12
per person. Children under 16 are
admitted free with an accompanying
adult, and do not require a ticket. All
paying visitors will receive a copy of
the latest issue of Build It Magazine
worth £4.85 when they visit the show.
Win Tickets to Build It Live
The first 100 readers to enter online will receive two tickets to Build It Live
(each pair worth £24).
Visit www.builditlive.co.uk/inside to enter.
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