Article
A Complete Guide to Self Building with SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) in the UK
If you’re a self builder looking to use SIP panels for your next project, you may have a lot of questions about the capabilities of
Discover moreOur SIP panels are manufactured off-site, leading to a 90% reduction in waste and labour costs, and allowing you to stay on the critical path of construction. A typical house requires just 3 – 4 people to complete.
Our Structurally Insulated Panels are delivered to site and installed quickly and efficiently, with on and off-site guidance throughout, and a dedicated production manager working with you every step of the way.
Let us take on the risk of your project, and massively reduce your costs, with our high-strength, lightweight polystyrene (EPS) SIPS, for eco-friendly builds.
In 2026, residential developers are working within a delivery landscape shaped by tighter build programmes, labour availability challenges and increasing performance expectations. cost certainty, programme reliability and long-term building performance now play a much greater role in construction decisions than they did even a few years ago.
As a result, developers are placing greater emphasis on build systems that offer predictability, reduced on-site risk and consistent quality across multiple units. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) align well with these priorities by combining structure and insulation into a single, precision-manufactured system.
This approach supports faster build programmes, improved quality control and clearer forecasting – particularly valuable on phased developments, constrained sites and projects with fixed completion targets.
Here we’ve listed some of the main advantages when using our high-performance SIPs expanded polystyrene panels for your project:
We’re a family-run business with over 35 years’ experience in the construction industry. Our dedicated team of highly-experienced professionals will guide you through every stage of the process, from design right through to completion, via your own dedicated production manager.
We’re very proud of our carbon-neutral facility based just north of Edinburgh (making it easy to deliver nationwide). All of our timber is responsibly sourced, and all of our materials can be tracked and traced back to source from sustainable forestry.
Our high-strength, high-performance SIP panels are:
The Woods in Bristol. Litt Developments worked with SIPs Eco to help build 10 affordable 2-3 bed homes over 1,200m2 in just 4-months.
"The choice of SipsEco was an easy one - the site was very constrained which meant that the off-site construction was ideally suited to the space available, and SipsEco were very proactive during the decision-making process and their product was also cost effective. Using SIPs also cut emissions during the build, and reduced waste, both of which are high priorities for local planners. SipsEco proved once again to be very easy to work with, and the service was professional and faultless. Problems were quickly ironed out, and they were always flexible and accommodating. We would highly recommend them and we would certainly work with them again."
Nick Walker, Developer, London
Here’s what to expect when you get in touch with our team:
Fill out the form
Either upload your drawings (if you have them) for a super fast quote, or tell us a bit about your project to speak to our in-house design team .
Receive a call
within 1 business day
One of our experienced SIP specialists will give you a call to get a better understanding of your project, timescales, and what you’re looking to achieve.
Your quote will be
delivered ASAP
Depending on whether you’ve already submitted detailed drawings to us, you can expect to receive your quote from us within a week.
Interested in using SIP panels for your next project? Start the process now by requesting your free quote today
Get started todayOne of our experienced SIP panel specialists will be in touch – usually within one business day – to talk you through your options
Get a quote todayArticle
If you’re a self builder looking to use SIP panels for your next project, you may have a lot of questions about the capabilities of
Discover morePress Releases
Our latest SIP panel technology brings energy efficiency benefits to this major bus station upgrade in London.
Discover moreSIPS ECO News
Sips Eco has been working with Q New Homes and provided our Sips Panels for 9 Net Zero SIP homes in Kent.
Discover more