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Welcome to our first self build project in Plymouth. It took eight long months to acquire the land and planning permission for a 3-bedroomed detached house with garage and workshop/store. The building for our new home started at the beginning of August 2006. The target project build will be approximately 23 weeks.
Colin is managing the build himself, and has hired a highly recommended local self builder and other tradesmen. Colin is on site almost full time to help throughout the build.
If you would like to view the architectural plans please click on the following links:
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1st August Virgin site |
1st August Welcome to the jungle |
1st August More jungle |
3rd August
Timbeeeeer!!! |
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6th August
16 tons of chippings |
8th August Mucking away, 397 tons |
10th August Initial set out |
10th August
Minus 397 tons of soil |
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15th August
Foundations dug |
15th August
Foundations pour
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15th August
Foundations complete |
15th August
Retaining wall foundations |
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22nd August On the way up to damp course |
25th August Arrived at damp course |
29th August Retaining walls |
30th August Foul and storm drains |
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3rd September Workshop/store |
4th September Site backfilled |
4th September Site hard cored |
5th September Life saving Radon barrier (not) and steel |
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Last updated Tuesday, 23 October 2007