The Essentials Network - Trusted Suppliers for Your Homebuilding Project
“The success of your dream home depends not just on design and construction, but on having the right suppliers. With The Essentials Network, Homebuilding Essentials members gain access to a trusted group of suppliers, recommended by professionals and offering preferential pricing to support your project.”
Why The Essentials Network Exists
The Essentials Network was created to give homeowners direct access to reliable suppliers we know and trust, the same network used on our done-for-you project managed residential projects.
Each partner is carefully selected for:
Quality products and service
Proven reliability
Exclusive member pricing
This means you can source with confidence, knowing every recommendation is backed by professional experience.
What You’ll Gain as a Member
By joining The Essentials Network, you’ll unlock:
Exclusive Partner Rates – negotiated benefits not available on the open market.
Trusted Supplier Access – a curated list of partners relevant to your guided pathway and an introduction to an account manager.
Peace of Mind – knowing your suppliers have been vetted by industry professionals.
This is membership delivering value when and where you need it most.
Supplier Categories
The Essentials Network brings together a curated list of premium suppliers that support the design, specification, and delivery of your homebuilding project.
This is our current curated supplier category list, and we are adding new partners as the network grows with our live projects.
Construction
Ground works, Piling, Basement Excavation & Waterproofing
Timber Frames
Roof Coverings
Cladding
Insulation
Glazing
Windows, External Doors, Roof-lights, Internal Glazing, Roof lanterns
Joinery
Kitchens
Bespoke Joinery Solutions
Interiors
Lighting
Flooring
Tiling & Stone
Cornice & Plaster Profiles
Shading Solutions
Why It’s Different
The Essentials Network isn’t a trade card or a discount club, it’s built on exclusivity and trust. Every supplier featured has been invited only because they meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Access is strictly limited; the only way into the network is by joining one of the Homebuilding Essentials guided pathways, Plan It or Build It.
Drawing on over 25 years of experience managing residential projects, Oliver Steele-Perkins has shaped The Essentials Network to showcase suppliers with proven track records. Each partner reflects the professionalism and quality homeowners need when investing in their dream project.
How to Join
The Essentials Network is available as an optional upgrade when you join one of our guided pathways - Plan It or Build It.
Upgrade cost: £495 (one-off project fee) - Opening January 2026
Eligibility: Available only to homeowners enrolled in a guided pathway
Access: Once you enrol, you’ll receive login details to our Members’ Hub, where you can explore the suppliers, contact directly and access exclusive rates.
Exclusive to Homebuilding Essentials Members
The Essentials Network is exclusive to members of Homebuilding Essentials.
Partner numbers are carefully managed to maintain supplier quality and exclusivity.
About
Oliver Steele-Perkins MCIOB
I’m a Chartered Construction Project Manager with over 25 years’ experience delivering high-value residential projects across London and the South East — from luxury penthouse refurbishments and complex structural remodels to full-scale self-builds and new homes.
My work has been featured in Homebuilding & Renovating, House Beautiful, Property Investor News, and Your Property Network. I’ve also advised homeowners live at Grand Designs Live (London and Birmingham) and continue to manage active build projects on-site every week.
Over the years, I’ve seen what happens when homeowners take on major projects without a proper plan — delays, spiralling costs, and avoidable stress.
That’s why I created Homebuilding Essentials — to give you the tools, structure and support to take control of your own build with confidence, clarity, and professional guidance.