Mikey_1980 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone from Ebuild and Here, the carpets went down yesterday and we spent the first night (on camp beds) in the house last night. The furniture and cooker still needs to be delivered but the caravan went this morning so we are officially living in the new house, there is still some finishing off to do mainly painting internally and the landscaping externally which starts Monday mow the caravan has gone but the end is in sight, 12 months of planning and 7 months of building are nearly at end but it wouldn't if been possible without eveyone help advise and guidance, a special mention to Jeremy as well for taking the time to show us around and talk to us at length about his project and giving us the confidence to become self builders. Here is what it presently looks like and what it looked like at start. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) That's is a mighty fine looking house you have built there. Congratulations and I bet your glad to see the back of the caravan. Oh and the joys if a self build mean there is always something left to do to keep you occupied for another few years. Edited June 30, 2016 by Declan52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_1980 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Thank you, yes it was getting a bit cramped with a 3 and 5 year old, although when the guy picked up our caravan today he said he once dropped one off to a couple when the lady was 6 months pregnant and the child was 3 when he went back to collect it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJunFan Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Indeed, a fine looking house. And a green eyed monster over here! Best of Luck with the last few bits and good health to enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I did slightly worry for a moment that those pictures were in "before" and "after" order But being serious; fantastic result and darn good looking property. P.S. Just put a level on that whirly gig, I think its a bit out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_1980 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 The whirly gig is level its the house that out. That was from panic stations last night when we found out they were coming to collect the caravan this morning and there was 25 tonne of railway balast and other things dumped in front of it. I had to barrow by hand all night and this morning to get it out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hmmm, so you didn't keep the living roof then? Congrats ! Piss up and a bbq sounds good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_1980 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 No the living roof went to an Asbestos landfill site somewhere in Wales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nickfromwales Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 If you don't hear from me ever again............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Congratulations and well done, it's a great looking house. A seven month build time sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Looks really great, Mike, and thanks very much for the kind words, they are much appreciated. Given the lovely rural outlook from your new house, I think it's going to look absolutely stunning when the landscaping is done. For me, getting the outside tidied up, paved and grassed has been a big psychological boost to get the final details finished. Unlike you, we're not moving in until it's finished, as I know what I'm like - stuff will remain unfinished for years unless I stick to my resolution to finish it properly before we move in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMitchells Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 It looks fantastic Mike - well done and if we ever produce something as good as yours, I'll be very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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