A wee while since the last post but it does mean there has been loads of progress on site to share. We popped round for a quick lunchtime look-round and were very excited to see how much things had come on. While some way off being able to call it home, the structure in the Tin and Stone barn is taking shape.
Continue reading “It’s all happening”
… sort of. Now that the ground works are done the project is really starting to pick up pace. The timber frame is being erected and this will form the ‘inner shell’ of the building, supporting the insulation, air tightness paraphernalia as well as the plaster, wiring and all the other gubbins that make up a house.
Continue reading “We have walls …”
If all goes well this should be the year our house is finished and we move in! We will see how things go but work has just recommenced after Christmas shutdown so there will be lots to report soon. In the meantime we had a present from our friend Olly over Christmas …
Continue reading “A New Year”
The December progress meeting was a great opportunity to spend a couple of hours on site talking to the team, discussing some design excitement (more cracks) and walking through the next few weeks.
I’ll let the photos give you an idea of progress.
Continue reading “Winter Sun”
If you’re a fan of Channel 4’s Grand Designs as we are, you will after a while begin to spot some common show themes:
Wait … hang on a minute … but we don’t have a project manager?
Continue reading “Loose ends”
Well that took longer than expected. While negotiations are not completely finished, we have very nearly agreed build costs for our new house and this week signed a letter of intent which will allow ground works to start in two weeks (eek!)
Continue reading “28th June”
Finally the wait is over and we now have a cost from our builder! This is an exciting moment for the project. Less excitingly, while we always knew the budget was going to be tricky, it would appear we are miles away from being able to afford it which is a bit of a shock.
Continue reading “Oh … that’s a little unexpected”
While we’re waiting for the build cost to arrive, the restorative alcohol is on standby, decisions on finishes and style continue to rattle round our heads. Here’s some more from the Pinterest archive on where we’ve got to so far.
Continue reading “Inspiration Part Two”
Just a quick message to say, no we’re not dead and the project is still progressing. We are waiting for the Builder to get back to us with a quotation, a process that has been a bit delayed by easter, suppliers and life in general. Hopefully not too much longer before we can agree the contract and actually start building!
Things are starting to gather pace now at an excitingly alarming rate. The Team have finished the RIBA Stage 4 tender pack which is now with the Builder – yes we have a preferred builder, more on that later.
Continue reading “A lot, and I mean A LOT, of drawings”
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