General
Are there any limitations on where I can have windows and doors?
You can place windows and doors anywhere you wish in your design, learn more about the design flexibility of hup!.
Can my existing conservatories base be used for a hup! extension?
Yes, hup! is so lightweight that you can build your new extension onto an existing conservatory base – saving time and money.
How do I find my local hup! builder?
A nationwide network of highly experienced hup! builders are waiting to guide you through your hup! project, find your local hup! builder here.
I already have a builder in mind – can he build in hup!?
If your builder doesn’t already know about the hup! system, we can arrange training – either at one of our nationwide hup! training sessions or on-site, or both!
I don’t want my neighbours to be affected by any building work.
If you are conscious of your neighbours not being affected by your building project then hup! is the perfect choice. There is no cutting on site that could be noisy and a hup! build is so fast that most projects are fully completed (including plastering and all internal works) in just a few weeks, compared to months for a traditional build.
I’m worried about tradespeople not turning up or letting me down
With hup! you will have one small team who will take care of your entire project, so you won’t have any worries about managing multiple teams of tradespeople.
I’ve heard horror stories about home extensions, what makes hup! different?
Many of the horror stories associated with building extensions are due to managing multiple trades, weather delays and price increases – with hup! every one of these worries is eliminated. One team manages your build, most builds are completed in around 4-5 days and you will be given a price at the beginning of your build that is guaranteed.
If I replace my conservatory with hup! how will it affect the amount of floorspace?
As hup! walls are so slim, you will typically gain 10-15% more floorspace than if you had built on the same footprint with bricks and mortar.
Is hup! too good to be true?
hup! offers so many benefits that some homeowners have questioned if what they read about it can really be true – and have subsequently been reassured that hup! IS every bit as good as it sounds by homeowners who have already had their hup! built!
One of these homeowners is Sarah and you can read her hup! story here.
Accreditations & Approvals
Has hup! been fire tested?
Fully assembled hup! walls have been independently tested by Applus to confirm that they comply with Building Regulation fire safety requirements. Independent fire tests also confirm that the fully assembled structure of the hup! tiled and hybrid roofs comply with all Building Regulation fire safety requirements.
How strong are hup! walls?
The Steel Construction Institute (SCI) conducted two strength tests on hup! walls and compared them to traditional brick and block walls. Vertical loadings are the same strength as a brick wall and lateral strength is 70% stiffer than a brick wall.
Is hup! compliant with Building Regulations?
Yes, of course! All hup! components are fully compliant with the latest Building Regulations. To find out more, click here.
Is hup! sustainable/environmentally friendly?
Yes, hup! is extremely sustainable as there is zero waste during the manufacturing process. It is also highly environmentally friendly thanks to its energy efficiency credentials.
Building & Installation
How do I know I can trust my local hup! builder?
All hup! builders have undergone training to ensure they are fully competent to build any style of hup!.
How long does it take to install a hup!?
It all depends on the size of your hup! but most ‘typical’ sized builds of around 4m in length and width can be built from damp proof course (DPC) to being watertight in around 4 days.
How will the weather affect a hup! project?
hup! can be built in any weather including rain and even temperatures lower than 5 degrees which would stop a traditional build.
I already have a builder in mind – can he build in hup!?
If your builder doesn’t already know about the hup! system, we can arrange training – either at one of our nationwide hup! training sessions or on-site, or both!
I’m worried about tradespeople not turning up or letting me down
With hup! you will have one small team who will take care of your entire project, so you won’t have any worries about managing multiple teams of tradespeople.
Pricing, costs and budgeting
How do I find my local hup! builder?
A nationwide network of highly experienced hup! builders are waiting to guide you through your hup! project, find your local hup! builder here.
How do I get a hup! quote?
Simply get in touch with your local hup! builder. They will help you to create your hup! design (or designs!) and supply you with a quote or you can get a free online quote here.
How do I know I can trust my local hup! builder?
All hup! builders have undergone training to ensure they are fully competent to build any style of hup!.
How much does a hup! cost?
Every hup! is different just like a brick built extension and so you will need to ask your hup! builder to give you a quote for your specific hup! project.
I already have a builder in mind – can he build in hup!?
If your builder doesn’t already know about the hup! system, we can arrange training – either at one of our nationwide hup! training sessions or on-site, or both!
I’m worried about costs spiralling and exceeding our budget.
At the start of any hup! build, you will be given a written quote by your hup! builder which will not fluctuate.
Find your nearest
hup! builder
Our nationwide network of fully trained hup! specialists are on hand to guide you through your hup! project from design, right through to completion, in a fraction of the time it would take for a traditional build.
Want to explore design options?
It’s simple to plan your perfect hup! with our easy-to-use online configurator.