Modular and self-build construction in Sussex

Tidal Drift supports self-build and modular projects with technical construction expertise, practical consultancy and hands-on delivery. Working alongside homeowners, architects and project teams, we help with buildability, detailing, site setup, project coordination and construction delivery. The result is greater confidence, tighter cost control and reduced on-site disruption.

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A timber frame with steel beams going up on site behind scaffolding, under a clear blue sky.

How it works

Modular construction and self-build sit on the same axis: more work happens off-site or upfront, and that pays back in shorter programmes, tighter cost control, and less disruption on site.

We work with clients who want the budget discipline of a structured package: modular timber-frame elements, kits, factory-built components, combined with the bespoke finish of a traditional build.

For self-builders, we can come in at any point: early advisory on plot, planning, and contractor selection; through to delivering structural carpentry and weather-tight envelopes you finish yourself or bring in trades for.

Either way, the goal is the same: a high-specification home you couldn't get from a volume housebuilder, on a timeline and budget you can plan around.

The same workshop near Chailey also makes our outdoor buildings for campsites and schools.

Timber frames laid out on the floor of the Tidal Drift workshop near Chailey.
In our workshop near Chailey
Timber wall and roof framing going up on site, with the roof joists open to the sky.
On site: the timber frame going up
Weald House finished: a timber-lined soffit and brick walls over full-height glazing, opening onto a stone terrace.
Finished: Weald House

Considering modular or self-build?

We can walk you through the process and what to expect at each stage.

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