daiking Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Am I the only one taking notes in preparation of a future edition of buildhub-sos? Pub within stumbling distance - check 24hr supermarket for snacks - check within 40mins of CPC- check.... loads of beer - need to get that home brew on the go 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 I can confirm BuildHub SOS is alive and running. Not everything gets posted on the forum. I am eternally grateful for the support I am getting both on and off forum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 25 minutes ago, daiking said: Am I the only one taking notes in preparation of a future edition of buildhub-sos? Pub within stumbling distance - check 24hr supermarket for snacks - check within 40mins of CPC- check.... loads of beer - need to get that home brew on the go Well my house failed on all but the last one but we made do lol. There was still beer left over so at least we didn’t run out of that - hic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 34 minutes ago, daiking said: Am I the only one taking notes in preparation of a future edition of buildhub-sos? Pub within stumbling distance - check 24hr supermarket for snacks - check within 40mins of CPC- check.... loads of beer - need to get that home brew on the go 6 minutes ago, newhome said: Well my house failed on all but the last one but we made do lol. There was still beer left over so at least we didn’t run out of that - hic Check all - except not sure what CPC is. I do also have a local builder's merchant 5 minutes and and fabulous Indian Restaurant/Take away about 3 minutes away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, Hecateh said: Check all - except not sure what CPC is. I do also have a local builder's merchant 5 minutes and and fabulous Indian Restaurant/Take away about 3 minutes away CPC is a well known component shop, part of the Farnell group. Most us us just use them mail order http://cpc.farnell.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 2 hours ago, daiking said: Am I the only one taking notes in preparation of a future edition of buildhub-sos? Pub within stumbling distance - check 24hr supermarket for snacks - check within 40mins of CPC- check.... loads of beer - need to get that home brew on the go Anyway @daiking your list is wrong. It goes like this. 1. Take a group of amazingly helpful and altruistic people on this forum who invest lots of time and effort advising people for no gain. 2. After lots of advice both on and off forum determine that the issues can’t be fixed through keyboard advice 3. 2 of those amazing people (plus a son) offer to travel an incredible distance to help address the issues. 4. After very long days things finally work for the first time ever. 5. Ensure that some fun and banter (and beer) is part of the experience. DIY SOS Buildhub style. I’ve said it a lot but I’ll say it again. This forum is amazing! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 18 minutes ago, newhome said: I’ve said it a lot but I’ll say it again. This forum is amazing! +1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 2 hours ago, ProDave said: CPC is a well known component shop, part of the Farnell group. Most us us just use them mail order http://cpc.farnell.com/ The joys of trying to get something next day delivery when you live in what is considered to be the wilds of Scotland although I know it’s much worse for you Highlanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Hecateh said: +1 +2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpd Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 4 hours ago, newhome said: The joys of trying to get something next day delivery when you live in what is considered to be the wilds of Scotland although I know it’s much worse for you Highlanders. Try us islanders, the delver man sends parcels over only on Saturdays...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 9 hours ago, ProDave said: CPC is a well known component shop, part of the Farnell group. Most us us just use them mail order http://cpc.farnell.com/ Just don’t ask them to deliver on a Saturday if you live more than 5 minutes from a UPS depot ..... or you get a long drive ..! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, PeterW said: Just don’t ask them to deliver on a Saturday if you live more than 5 minutes from a UPS depot ..... or you get a long drive ..! Worse that that - if they had bloody TOLD us that they weren't going to deliver on the Sat at the time of ordering I know people who live in striking distance of that depot who I could have collected it from!!! There is a special word for these people that I'm sure the profanity checker won't allow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 This week - knowing there was less than £3k for me to pay to get to the agreed endpoint. I have been incredibly impressed with how BB and crew have pulled out all the stops to meet their commitments. I'm struggling not to feel guilty - but there have been many weeks when I have paid day rate x 20 (4 men 5 days) for what has amounted to be 2 men 2 - 3 days actual work. (bearing in mind my lounge looks out over the building site and I have a good idea how much time was spent on phones and or just standing around chatting) I have had a minimum of 5 workers here every day. 8 until 6 Monday to Wednesday. 7 - 6 Thursday, 6 - 6.30 Friday and 6 - 6.30 today. I did make them bacon butties this morning and pizza this evening - Oh and I gave them beer last night. BB is coming back next week to add a couple of cavity closures. He has left me a pallet of bricks for my retaining wall, and spares of nearly everything else. For now, I have a nearly clear site, and a finished shell. Next stop soffits fascias etc and then doors and windows 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 @Hecateh well done. It sounds as though you got a good result and an amicable parting of the ways. Onwards now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 That looks really good! Pity BB didn't ensure his guys were working hard all the time however that may have meant they got through the work on budget. Now focus on the next step of this journey xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldkettle Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 It looks good. I can't help but notice front gables are not an issue in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, oldkettle said: It looks good. I can't help but notice front gables are not an issue in your area. I.m not sure about that as a rule overall, but having a gable there reduced the impact on the view from the existing bungalow and the one next door so that may have been taken into consideration. It also matches the gable of the house in the last photo which is side facing. This new house is set into the corner of a cul de sac so the gable doesn't face the road. Any (or none) of those could have been taken into consideration. I guess there is less impact with it being single storey too. Edited April 22, 2018 by Hecateh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldkettle Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Hecateh said: It also matches the gable of the house in the last photo which is side facing. Actually, this and the other house in the second picture caught my eye. I personally have no idea why it is anybody's business unless in a row of identical homes on a High Street. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 On 20 April 2018 at 16:38, Cpd said: Try us islanders, the delver man sends parcels over only on Saturdays...... And try telling some couriers that the Black Isle is NOT an island. (I don't live on the Black Isle, bur some couriers think I do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, ProDave said: And try telling some couriers that the Black Isle is NOT an island. (I don't live on the Black Isle, bur some couriers think I do) Try telling people who live on the Isle of Dogs that they can’t get parcels because they live on an ‘island’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, Hecateh said: He has left me a pallet of bricks for my retaining wall, and spares of nearly everything else. Small but important. Put a few dozen aside now, so that in the future you have matching bricks to hand for when you need them. Then build your retaining wall from the remainder .. unless it really does undermine the design etc. In that case, get a few more for spares when you can. There is even something to be said for leaving them in a one deep pile somewhere so they weather with the house. F Edited April 22, 2018 by Ferdinand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, oldkettle said: It looks good. I can't help but notice front gables are not an issue in your area. It is down the hill behind the old house in the garden and the most prominent gable is at the back, which may be part of the difference. Edited April 22, 2018 by Ferdinand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnaught Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ferdinand said: Put a few dozen aside now, so that in the future you have matching bricks to hand for when you need them. Hadn't thought of this. What sort of future needs could these bricks fulfil? Edited April 22, 2018 by Dreadnaught 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, Dreadnaught said: Hadn't thought of this. What sort of future needs could these bricks fulfil? For instance, I want to build some gate posts to match the garage. Not a clue what bricks they used. Tried taking a photo but... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 37 minutes ago, Dreadnaught said: Hadn't thought of this. What sort of future needs could these bricks fulfil? Brick barbeque, step to back door until (or even unless) I get my drive sorted. Brick table near to where the boot of my car will be, to unload shopping screen for bins a compost heap Eeerrrrr! Eeerrrrrr! Not that any of those are likely to happen but you did say 'could' 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now