What to Expect with a Visit to Build It Live at Westpoint Exeter

A one-stop shop for all things self build, renovation and home improvement returns to Exeter on 7 and 8 September 2024.

The Build It Live exhibition will take place at Westpoint Arena and is all about providing inspiration and free expert advice to anyone who is embarking on a property project.

Admission tickets are valid on both Saturday and Sunday so you can choose to visit on one or both days with one ticket.

Each show is designed to help find everyday practical solutions to perfectly plan, design, manage and execute your home building or renovation project.

Over the course of two days, visitors to Build It Live can meet hundreds of suppliers, sit down for one-to-one consultations with industry experts, browse thousands of products and materials, and attend informative live talks about everything from finding land to designing your own home and gaining planning consent.

The shows are ideal for anyone planning a self build, renovating a property or looking to add space, light and value to a current home.  Spend a day or two at the show and you can find help with:

• Finding practical solutions to a renovation, extension or self build project
• Meet real industry experts for FREE one-to-one advice
• Attend inspiring free seminars and workshops
• See 1000s of innovative and traditional products
• Meet over 100 innovative suppliers, including build system suppliers
• Watch some fascinating demonstrations

Chris Batesmith, Content Editor at Build It Magazine which organises the Build It Live Shows said:

“All our shows provide a one-stop shop for all things self build, renovation and home improvement.  Each show is designed to provide inspiration, advice and information to make your property project a success.  Our Land Zone is the perfect place to visit to find a building plot as there will be access to ‘Plotbrowser’, our free online plot finding service which lists 1000s of self build plots and redevelopment opportunities.

“At Build It magazine we have been providing expert guidance to self builders and renovators for over 30 years and our shows are another way we can help self builders and renovators create their own dream home.”

The South West exhibition will also feature sessions where Build It magazine readers take to the stage to share their own stories with tips and advice on how to avoid common pitfalls when taking on a self build project.

The popular Sustainable Building Products Pavilion will also be returning to the Exeter show with advice on how to create a truly sustainable, healthy home whether building a new home from scratch or renovating an older property. 

The Heating Advice Clinic will offer guidance on the best heating systems available for your home right now together with all the latest information on government grants available for installing air and ground source heat pumps.

Financial experts will also be on hand to advise on how to finance your project and the weekend will be filled with free clinics and demonstrations including:  

• Heating Advice Clinic
• Basement Advice Clinic
• Extensions Advice Clinic
• Build Cost Clinic

Where to buy tickets

Tickets are now on sale from the website. The standard ticket price will be £12 per person.  Children under 16 are admitted free with an accompanying adult.

Open Saturday between 10am and 5pm and Sunday between 10am and 4.30pm. Tickets are valid on either day or can be used to attend on both days.  Free parking is available all weekend.

Address: Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ 

The Build It Live website has details on how to reach Build It Live in the South West by car and public transport and also has details of other exhibitions taking place around the UK.

Readers of this post can gain 2 free tickets worth £24 using promo code DEVON24 at www.builditlive.co.uk