Hi everyone,
First time self builder and under the age of 30, with little experience or knowledge of construction...learning on the job type thing atm.
I bought some land in North London back in 2018 and finally started the build (basement excavation and construction) back in June 2022. I have come up against a whole host of problems (Structural Engineer going into administration during the works, party wall agreement issue that lasted over a year, angry & gossiping neighbours - I live in the house opposite the site... & insurance claims against me, etc...) but have also overcome most of them now!
The new build is roughy 110m2 internal space consisting of a basement with lightwell, ground floor and partial first floor, all within a tight space. I have a really great civil and groundworks guy who has helped me so much a long the way.
Current stage is the finishing bits of the basement - drainage and pouring of slabs.
Next stage, get the steels in and also the hollowcore planks!
I will definitely be a regular poster for help!
Thanks in advanced guys and can't wait to be part of the community!
