Best self build books

A Listmania! list by Oliver Tredell
 
Housebuilder's Bible (ninth edition) (9th Edition)
1.  Housebuilder's Bible (ninth edition) (9th Edition) by Mark Brinkley
The list author says:
  "Easily the best self-build book I have read"
£18.25
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

How to Get Planning Permission
2.  How to Get Planning Permission by Roy Spear
The list author says:
  "Good straightforward guide to plamning"
£10.36   Used & New from: £5.45
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

How to Find and Buy a Building Plot: A Step-by-step Guide to Acquiring the Right Land, with the Right Permissions, at the Right Price
3.  How to Find and Buy a Building Plot: A Step-by-step Guide to Acquiring the Right Land, with the Right Permissions, at the Right Price by Roy Speer
The list author says:
  "The only book I've found about buying a build plot - and it's good"
£10.36   Used & New from: £7.46
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Renovating For Profit
4.  Renovating For Profit by Michael Holmes
The list author says:
  "Terrible title. It's not really about profit just a great book about renovating and extending"
£17.55   Used & New from: £15.16
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

The Homebuilding and Renovating Book of House Plans: 333 Inspirational UK Home Plans in Full Colour
5.  The Homebuilding and Renovating Book of House Plans: 333 Inspirational UK Home Plans in Full Colour 
The list author says:
  "Does what it says on the cover. Houseplans in colour to help decide what to build."
Used & New from: £22.99
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Self-build Dream: How to Build Your Own Home
6.  The Self-build Dream: How to Build Your Own Home by Jason Orme
The list author says:
  "Just got this. It's great introduction to the whole subject. Basic but sound with lot's of great pictures and stories about others self-builds"
£12.96   Used & New from: £10.85
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Choosing Colours
7.  Choosing Colours by Kevin McCloud
The list author says:
  "A great book about how colours work. A truly practical book that really helps"
Used & New from: £8.64
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Amazing Contemporary Homes, H&R Book of: 36 Inspirational Individually-designed Homes
8.  Amazing Contemporary Homes, H&R Book of: 36 Inspirational Individually-designed Homes by Homebuilding & Renovating magazine
The list author says:
  "I like modern homes so plenty for me to dream about here. Great houses and lots of great pics"
£18.25   Used & New from: £12.50
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Architect Your Home
9.  Architect Your Home by Hugo Tugman
The list author says:
  "Another great book. A great help if you're looking to restyle your home."
£13.00   Used & New from: £8.82
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die: A Remarkable Tour of the World's Most Exceptional Architectural Feats (1001 Must See Before You Die)
10.  1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die: A Remarkable Tour of the World's Most Exceptional Architectural Feats (1001 Must See Before You Die) by Mark Irving
The list author says:
  "If you're think about self-building and you like buildings this book is fantastic. Found gems near my home I didn't know existed"
Used & New from: £4.39
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 01/06/2011
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