Build your dream with Bramsoak by your side
We offer advice, insight and practical support to self builders, renovators and home owners in Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire.
Project coordination for every stage of your build or renovation.
Matthew Ayling
—— Founder and Lead Build Consultant
Building your own house from scratch, or putting your mark on your dream home is a very exciting prospect, and something that takes a lot of emotional and financial investment. Practical, insightful and straight-forward advice about budgeting, planning, design and construction is crucial to the success of your project.
I set up Bramsoak because, although self building has become more accessible in recent years, there is a significant lack of support for people who have the vision and enthusiasm, but not necessarily the experience and knowledge.
We aim to save you money during your build or renovation by helping you avoid costly pitfalls, ensuring that the work is done right the first time, and making sure you’re getting value for money from your trades and professionals.
We offer a flexible approach to self build support; whatever your level of self build experience, we can work with you through the many phases of your project to make it run as smoothly as possible, so you end up with the beautiful home you deserve.
Share the stress and enjoy the self build process with Bramsoak by your side.
Matthew Ayling
—— Founder and Lead Build Consultant
Building your own house from scratch, or putting your mark on your dream home is a very exciting prospect, and something that takes a lot of emotional and financial investment. Practical, insightful and straight-forward advice about budgeting, planning, design and construction is crucial to the success of your project.
I set up Bramsoak because, although self building has become more accessible in recent years, there is a significant lack of support for people who have the vision and enthusiasm, but not necessarily the experience and knowledge.
We aim to save you money during your build or renovation by helping you avoid costly pitfalls, ensuring that the work is done right the first time, and making sure you’re getting value for money from your trades and professionals.
We offer a flexible approach to self build support; whatever your level of self build experience, we can work with you through the many phases of your project to make it run as smoothly as possible, so you end up with the beautiful home you deserve.
Share the stress and enjoy the self build process with Bramsoak by your side.
How we can help
If only I knew then what I know now…
In retrospect, I would have done it differently…
Hindsight is a wonderful thing…
Don’t let these phrases define your project. Self building and undertaking substantial renovations without industry experience can be an extremely costly, stressful and lonely experience. It doesn’t have to be this way when you work with Bramsoak.
From experience, we know that no two builds are the same, but what all builds have in common is four main phases:
With Bramsoak as one of your team, you will have the benefit of hindsight, as we have the know-how, now.
What our clients say
I finished a self build project in 2019. It was towards the end of the project that I called on Matt, as I was trying to get the house finished and habitable, and was struggling to find reliable trades at the time. Matt provided advice and contacts for many subcontractors from his large network which was crucial. As a self builder, the sheer volume of decisions, sourcing of suppliers and materials can become overwhelming. Matt stepped in and provided a full service of managing, sourcing materials and the execution of all the hard and soft landscaping, which turned out beautifully, on time and within budget. As a novice to the building industry, Matt’s knowledge and advice was invaluable.
Trish & Matt
Matt is our trusted go-to person for each project we undertake. We’ve remodelled and made significant additions to our property, and Matt has been particularly helpful in guiding us through the various planning processes. We’ve also used his creative input when remodelling our home and have ended up with a house that works just as we’d envisioned for our family.
Sarah & Brendon
Matt anticipates problems before they arise and has saved us from many costly mistakes over the years.
Steve & Jenny