Self-Build Expert:
One-to-one coaching for self-builders who want clarity, confidence, and seasoned support.
Taking on a self-build is exciting, but it’s also full of moments where the next step feels unclear. A complicated decision, a planning concern, an unexpected curveball. Sometimes you just need an expert to help you sense-check, troubleshoot, or guide you forward.​ Self-Build Expert is a flexible, practical coaching service designed for exactly those moments.
How does it work?
Self Build Expert sessions give you direct access to decades of hands-on self-build, planning, and project experience - focused entirely on your project and the challenge in front of you right now.​ No generic theory. No off-the-shelf advice. Just clear, grounded guidance from specialists who’ve lived and breathed the self-build journey themselves.
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Your coaching session is delivered as a one-to-one video call, scheduled at a time that suits you. Each session lasts 90 minutes, giving you plenty of space to explore your questions in depth.
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You’ll work directly with one of our specialists:
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Mark Stevenson – self-build delivery and project guidance
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Mario Wolf – planning strategy and policy expertise
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Before the session, we’ll review your plans, documents, or key questions, so we can focus on what matters most from the moment the call begins.
Who is it for?
Self-builders who plan to self-manage but don’t want to navigate the journey alone. If you value independence but want expert backup at key moments, this service gives you exactly that: confidence, clarity, and peace of mind, without the cost of full project management.
Why book coaching sessions?
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Avoid costly mistakes
at key moments.
A timely conversation with an expert can help you sense-check decisions, spot risks you may have missed, and prevent issues that could lead to unnecessary expense or delays.
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Fit expert support easily around your schedule.
Sessions are delivered remotely and booked at a time convenient to you, making it simple to access guidance even when juggling work, family, or a fast-moving project.
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Get tailored guidance on
your exact situation.
Instead of generic advice or broad theory, you’ll receive clear, specific recommendations shaped entirely around your project, your stage, and the decisions you’re facing right now.
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Have confidence from planning through to completion.
Whether you’re at the early planning stage or navigating the final details on site, coaching provides consistent, reliable backup that evolves with your project’s needs.
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Get expert input that works well for smaller budgets.
Coaching gives you access to specialist guidance without the ongoing cost of full project management, an ideal option if you want support while keeping overall spending under control.
Meet the experts.
Mark Stevenson
Mark has spent more than 30 years helping people turn their dream homes into real, beautifully delivered self-build projects. With a background that spans site engineering, project management, and senior leadership in the UK’s leading self-build organisations, Mark brings a rare combination of practical know-how and hands-on experience.​
Mario Wolf
MRTPI
Mario is a Chartered Town Planner with over 30 years’ experience helping people navigate one of the most daunting parts of a self-build project: planning. Friendly, clear-thinking, and deeply knowledgeable, he’s the person you want by your side when you’re trying to make sense of policies, conditions, applications, appeals, or the landscape of UK planning.
Pricing and packages
