Build Coach in Dorchester — Expert Support From £49/Month
Ongoing expert support throughout your build. From fortnightly AI check-ins to weekly human coaching calls, builder mediation, and trade price verification.
What's included
- Regular project check-ins
- Builder communication support
- Budget tracking guidance
- Issue escalation and mediation
- Trade price verification
Build Coach for Dorchester Homeowners
Managing an extension or renovation in Dorchester is a full-time job on top of your actual job. Build Coach gives you expert support throughout your project — from choosing a builder to final snagging — without the cost of hiring a project manager.
Three tiers of support
Lite (£49/month): AI-powered fortnightly check-ins with escalation to a human expert. Standard (£149/month): Weekly human coaching calls, builder communication support, and trade price verification. Pro (£299/month): Unlimited access, on-call support, and builder mediation when needed.
Why Dorchester homeowners use Build Coach
Dorchester has the county town has a mix of Georgian properties in the centre, Poundbury's neo-traditional architecture, Victorian homes in Fordington, and modern estates in Charminster, and extensions to Poundbury homes (which have their own design code), kitchen-diners on family homes, and loft conversions on Victorian terraces in Fordington. Each brings unique challenges — from unexpected structural issues to builder delays. Having an expert in your corner means problems are caught early, before they become expensive.
What coaching covers
Builder selection advice, quote comparison, contract review, payment schedule guidance, progress monitoring, quality checking, dispute resolution, snagging lists, and final sign-off. We have seen the common pitfalls hundreds of times and help you avoid them.
Typical properties in Dorchester
Chaseborough Square, Poundbury — neo-traditional residential architecture in Dorchester's model urban extension
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Middle Farm House, Poundbury — the original Victorian farmhouse predating the Poundbury development
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Other services in Dorchester
3D Laser Survey
£650
A 1.5-hour on-site visit with a 3D laser scanner to capture millimetre-accurate measurements of your property. The foundation for precise structural calculations and planning drawings.
Structural Calculations
£350
Engineer-certified structural calculations for your extension or wall removal. Covers beam sizing, foundation design, and Building Regulations compliance.
Planning Application
£2,200
Full householder planning application preparation and submission. We handle the drawings, design and access statement, and council liaison from start to finish.
Building Regulations Drawings
£399
Technical construction detail drawings that satisfy Building Regulations. Covers insulation, drainage, structural details, and everything your builder and building control need.
Builder Introduction
£149
We match you with 2–3 vetted local builders who specialise in your type of project. Includes a professional brief so every builder quotes on the same scope.
Certificate of Lawfulness
£1,500
A legal document confirming your extension falls within Permitted Development rights. Protects you at resale — mortgage lenders and solicitors expect it.
Ready to get started in Dorchester?
Build Coach from from £49/mo. Fixed price, no obligation.
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