Exciting times

[doctor Bob]

Looks like moving date is end of May.
Hopefully start build about August time, in for spring would be nice.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

let me know when you come to 2nd fix as you'll probably want help with the kitchen

 

[Cheshirechappie]

Looks like moving date is end of May.
Hopefully start build about August time, in for spring would be nice.

Which year?

First rule of construction; no matter how carefully the Plan and Estimate are put together, it always takes longer and costs more.

 

[doctor Bob]

Looks like moving date is end of May.
Hopefully start build about August time, in for spring would be nice.

Which year?

First rule of construction; no matter how carefully the Plan and Estimate are put together, it always takes longer and costs more.

Indeed, I have been involved with many new builds, once the build starts I won't change my mind on anything.
I have seen them come in on time and in budget, also delayed and way over budget, the cost and time is normally proportional to how often the customer changes the plans, design, materials as the house is built.

 

[Jacob]

You'd get much better value up north. The clever money move is Hartlepool. It's a bit ropey at the moment but it'll be the new Bournemouth in a year or so.

 

[doctor Bob]

eee by gum, paradise.
I wouldn't have the expense of an indoor toilet either.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

I was born in Rotherham....(I escaped)

 

[John15]

Congratulations Bob. I'm very envious.

John

 

[doctor Bob]

I've got pictures, however I don't want to post them up until it's definitely ours (contracts exchanged etc). These things never go smoothly .

 

[MickCheese]

Good luck.

 

[doctor Bob]

Well I have a provisional moving in date of the 22nd May.
Once confirmed I'll start a build thread if there is interest. Not that I have sorted the builder yet, still looking at the possibility of self managing.

 

[Charlie Woody]

Oh yes please to a building thread. Hope it all goes well for you?

 

[blackrodd]

Is this build going to be block and brick, or timber frame?
Regards Rodders

 

[Lons]

[delayed and way over budget, the cost and time is normally proportional to how often the customer changes the plans, design, materials as the house is built.

One of the truest building statements written. Having been on the receiving end of this on very many occasions I can vouch for that 100%. One of my worst was a grade 2 listed stable conversion, from derelict to luxury house, expected to take 8 months and "evolved" into an 18 month project which really bu**ered up my planning and follow on work.
The other PITA is the customer who says "while you're here, can you just", and then don't want to pay yopu for the extra time.

Keep it locked down tight Bob and it'll be OK

cheers
Bob

 

[doctor Bob]

Is this build going to be block and brick, or timber frame?
Regards Rodders

Block and block, rendered exterior