Technology To Help You With Your Self Build Project And Make You “Appy”!

Posted by SELF BUILD INSURANCE on October 17th, 2019

Self builders can make use of technology too. Whether it’s for inspiration, planning, time management or more, there is a range of apps out there for laptops, tablets and smartphones that will help make a project run smoothly. They might even help to save money and minimise risk.

Here are five of the best tools out there for self build projects:

1. Houzz

Great inspiration is often the starting point for a self build dream home. Houzz is an interior design app for smartphones running iOS and Android. It’s easy to discover design ideas, find professionals to help you with your build and shop for your new home.

2. Wrike

Project management can be difficult, particularly when you are building your own home and have a thousand and one things to manage! For iOS, Android and online, this tool simplifies planning, enables collaboration and streamlines workflow, enabling you to get your self build project finished on time without potentially having a nervous breakdown!

3. iHandy Carpenter

This handy little app for iOS, can turn your device into a variety of useful tools. From a protractor or ruler to a plumb bob or surface leveller, this software means you always have your tools on hand, without having to carry heavy loads around.

4. Roomle

Planning and furnishing your new home is a doddle with this app for iOS, Android and online. Bring your imagination to life by working with the userfriendly interface to create 2D and 3D floor plans. You can also generate 3D furniture and then see how it will look in a real world environment with its built in Augemted Reality feature.

5. Home Outside

It’s easy to get carried away with the inside of your new home, but the outside can’t be forgotten either.Home Outside is a landscape design app that can help you visualise your new garden with a stylised 2D plan creation tool. It’s available for iOS and Android mobile devices as well as a desktop version. When undertaking any self build project, it is essential that you have the right self build insurance in place to protect both you and your tools from potential hazards such as damage and theft.

ProAktive Self build developed the first UK self build insurance policy in 1984 and have been the industry leaders ever since. Its staff are self build experts who are happy to discuss your self build project and insurance requirements. If you are building a new structure, extending your home or converting or renovating something more unusual, they are able to provide guidance on the risks faced and how to protect them.

ProAktive Self build is part of the ProAktive Group - a leading insurance broker in the North of England, enjoying an enviable reputation for quality and customer service. ProAktive prides itself on offering an excellent service to self builders and is committed to helping people ensure their project is a success. 

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