Scandia-Hus was established in February 1974 and now, over 50 years later, we are the largest designer and supplier of Swedish energy-saving timber frame homes in the UK.
We have a wealth of experience at our disposal and a reputation for combining the benefits of advanced Swedish technology with the best of traditional British architectural style and craftsmanship. Our timber frame homes are beautiful, individual and remarkably energy-efficient, and today over 5,000 Scandia-Hus homes have been built throughout the UK from Scotland to the Sussex coast, as well as on British crown dependencies, from Guernsey in the Channel Islands to the Isle of Man.
We have Swedish roots, but all our timber frame kits are manufactured in the UK, with our Self Build Show Centre and Factory both located in Sussex. This allows our in-house architectural technicians, 3D designers and project managers to work closely together with the factory team to ensure the finished product is exactly what our self build client imagined.
Whether you’ve just found your plot of land, have plans already drawn up, or are still contemplating the challenge of embarking on your own self build project, our team are here to help in any way they can. Our personalised service and bespoke product will ensure you end up with your dream home.
We can assist in the designing, planning and building of your perfect property, providing practical, workable and cost-effective solutions for all types of self build houses.
An increasing number of self-builders are discovering that using timber frame as their method of construction provides significant advantages when building their own home.
Our timber frames are meticulously manufactured to exacting standards under strict factory-controlled conditions, so a consistently high quality can be maintained. Marrying the design and build processes allows a higher degree of accuracy than other build systems. As more of the construction work is undertaken in our factory, there is less to be done on site, relying less on site labour means there’s less scope for human error as well as increasing the speed of the process.
Our show village is located just outside of East Grinstead, West Sussex. Viewing is by appointment only, please call 01342 838060, email sales@scandia-hus.co.uk, or click here to fill out our online form to arrange a visit. The Self Build Show village is open Monday to Friday 09.30-16.30 and Saturday 10.00-16.00.
All of our timber frame homes are manufactured at our own factory in West Sussex. This allows us to maintain strict quality control and offer the most flexible service to our self-build clients.
When Scandia-Hus was established in the UK in 1974, our timber frame homes were designed and manufactured at our Swedish factory and transported to this country on lorries. Today, all our timber frame kits are produced here in the UK in our own Sussex factory, and delivered all over Britain, from Guernsey and Alderney in the Channel Islands, to Scotland and the remote Isle of Man.
Our in-house architectural technicians work closely with each of our self-build clients to design their bespoke home. The timber frame kit is then manufactured by our expert team at the factory and erected by experienced professionals. With complete control over the entire process, we can offer our customers a fully flexible product and service, taking you from plans to a completed home, or simply providing the timber frame kit.
We have gained a strong reputation for exceptional standards of design and construction. Our timber frames are meticulously manufactured to exacting standards under strict factory-controlled conditions, so a consistently high quality can be maintained, and we have our own highly trained teams who undertake timber frame shell erections all over the UK. Our continuing goal is to provide high-quality products and remarkable customer service, supporting and advising clients on their self-build journey.
Our timber frame factory is powered by renewable electricity, with 236 solar PV panels adorning the roof of the building. We use FSC-certified timber from sustainable forests and combine our airtight frames with high levels of insulation and triple glazing to produce low-impact, energy-efficient homes.
We began life as a UK distributor of timber frame kits for a Swedish company. Homes were designed and manufactured at the Swedish factory and transported to the UK on lorries. Designs had names such as Forsvik, Kungsvik and Bjorkham.
In 1983 Scandia bought a site in Cranston Road, East Grinstead, where we built our first show centre. We were based there for 25 years.
In 1990 Scandia-Hus delivered their 1000th home in the UK. We’ve now built over 5,000 properties and continue to add to that total.
Scandia-Hus moved to UK based production of timber frames in 1996, for more flexibility of design. Whilst we have a wide selection of standard designs to inspire our customers, now our timber frames are manufactured in our own British factory we can produce totally bespoke homes in any style.
In 2006 Scandia-Hus purchased Felcourt Manor just outside East Grinstead. We developed the site and received planning permission for the construction of three new show homes.
Our first show home at Felcourt was completed in 2015; the contemporary Adelia incorporates triple glazed windows, a full heat recovery system and ground source heat pump.
The second property built at Felcourt was finished in 2017; Oakleigh House is a traditional style design with mock Tudor detailing, used as the Scandia offices.
The third home at our Show Centre was completed in 2021; The Mulberry is a chalet bungalow with features such as an air source heat pump and luxury spiral wine cellar.
In 2024 we celebrated 50 years in business with an event attended by customers, suppliers and staff.
We added a further show house at the Show Village in 2025; The Lodge is a contemporary bungalow design.
We have been building timber frame properties for 50 years, and in that time we have gained a strong reputation for high quality products and outstanding service. Today over 5,000 Scandia-Hus homes have been designed and constructed throughout the UK. Our continuing goal is to provide remarkable customer service, supporting and advising clients on their self build journey. We receive fantastic feedback, proving that we are achieving this.
But don’t just take our word for it, read the below testimonials from just a few of our recent happy customers.
Although we are based in Sussex, we have been involved in multiple projects on the Channel Islands.
Whether you are planning to build a bespoke new home in Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney or another isle, with our dedicated Channel Islands team and turnkey service, we can help transform your ideas into reality with our energy-saving timber frame homes.
The Scandia-Hus team are always honoured when a client chooses to include us in their self build journey. We’re lucky enough to have worked with a number of customers on outstanding projects that have gained industry recognition for the quality of their build, design, teamwork and sustainability.
The following are recent examples of the types of awards that we have been involved in over the past few years:
The project recently featured in our case study Hillside House was highly commended at the South East LABC Building Excellence Awards 2025.
The awards received a number of outstanding entries this year, so earning a highly commended award is a fantastic achievement for the team involved.
Congratulations to our customers Leonard and Yvonne Rose, who won Best Self Build Home at the Build It Awards 2025.
The project featured in our case study Little Orchard was nominated by the team at Build It as one of the best homes showcased in the magazine over the course of the year. Readers were then asked to vote for their favourite from a shortlist of six, and it was announced at a ceremony in November that this Scandia-Hus home had been chosen as the winner.
Hillside House has also been shortlisted in the Best Timber Frame Home category at the Build It Awards 2025.
Projects are selected in recognition of their innovation and excellence by impartial judges and we are delighted to have been chosen as one of eight incredible homes.
Two of our properties have been recognised for their excellence in the category of Best Turnkey Home at the Build It Awards 2025, including our project in Guernsey.
You can read about this project in our recent case study – ‘A Turnkey Home on the Coast of Guernsey’
Scandia-Hus are A1* NHBC registered builders, ensuring projects are finished to the highest standards. Only builders and developers who can demonstrate financial security and technical competence are registered with NHBC.
