Hi from Self Builder in West Dorset

[GHDirect]

Hi to all.

 

I,m 71 and still building after 3.5 years having built most of our retirement bungalow myself in our West Dorset country plot.

I have a traditional design using traditional construction method, all well tried and tested.

It proves as a practical engineering type person it is possible, but you need fitness, time, tenacity and a very patient spouse.

I use builders merchant, internet, building inspector for that extra knowledge.

Always was a tight budget, priced out all material and a small amount of labour at the start, but confirm I am still on budget.

Have a few build tools that I have finished with such as "Marshall Brickwork Profiles" plus an under floor heating pipe stapler all at a good price.

Now working the inside and need to know other self builders views on plasterwork so will post a separate topic on my issues.

 

Regards

 

 

 

 

[ProDave]

Hi and welcome to the forum. That looks fantastic and all self done, even better.

 

Get those questions rolling.....

[vivienz]

Waving from Bournemouth, but soon to be building in north Dorset.  What a lovely job you've done of your retirement bungalow, and even better coming in on budget.

[Nickfromwales]

Hi and welcome. Please feel free to list your items in our 'Marketplace' section. 

 

[lizzie]

Wow well done I’m impressed with what you have acheived. Looks great. Welcome to the forum.