Seen there were a few building posts on here so thought id share some pics of my self build extension.

Rather than move house a few years ago we decided that we would build an extension.

having received some unbelievable quotes and having already built my own double garage i decided that i'd tackle the build myself.

Got my architect to do me some extra plans of the kit so that i could build all my own kit sections and save costs that way as well.

The start,



Notice the weird shape of the area that i intend to build in.



Founds dug down to the "Hard"





Ready for the concrete to be poured. Steel pins to ensure correct depth.





All poured and left for a week.





Hole cut in side of house to confirm Joist level.



Block work built up to Joist level.





Drainage in and tied into original foul drains.





Time to remove the Gable end.





Solum filled with blocks from Gable, hardcore and sand. Then concrete skimmed over.
Wall plates also fixed in place ready for Joists.



Time for some timber!! £1000 for timber, £1000 for equipment and 2 days of my time saves me £14K from a Kit manufacturer.







Time for the Joists, Put them at 400 centres to give a stronger floor.



ready for the kit now,







Roof on to get some weight onto the kit before the paper and outside Block work goes up






Thermo Paper and Fire Stops done



Windows in then outer block work





Time to move inside and get the 1st fixing done.













Time for 2nd fixing. Used Sound board on the ceilings and outer walls.



Also time to get the Dashers in as this is something i didnt fanct tackling.





Then time for the final fixings.









have loads more pics of the finished article but have not loaded them onto PB yet.

 

You've got bigger balls then me....lol

 

Thats mighty impressive! Would I be correct in thinking your not a builder by trade? If so its even more impressive. How did you know where to start and what to do?

I wouldn't have the first idea about this sort of thing.

 

Wow, puts my renovation to shame! I couldn't see a dpc, but i'm sure its in there if you've learn't how to do that to what seems such a good standard from here.

Nice one

Tom

 

Time served Motor mechanic by trade who moved into the Oil Industry after my time was out.

It's not hard, basically got a copy of the current building regs and followed them to the letter.

Didn't take ANY short cuts and bought the best materials i could get.

It's not hard, i spent alot of time making sure i had EVERYTHING square'd corner to corner and it came together quite well.

If i wasnt sure on something id ask a friend who was in that particular trade. Theres no such thing as a stupid question but the consequences of not asking can be costly.

Building inspector came and issued the Completion Certificate without any fixes so i was happy

I still firmly beleive that it's each to their own and if there is any doubt about whether you can manage or not then get a professional in.

 

Well done Paul,, superb work!

 

That's excellent then - you definitely seem to have the correct approach to that sort of work.

Mayby one day I could do the same...

 

Very impressive


Brian

 

top notch

having done the same myself I think you actually end up with a better job, as you have time to think through issues and come up with a better solution than being rushed into things on the spot if you have builders sat waiting for a decision.

You also get a huge sense of satisfaction, and in 30/40 years time you could drive past if you dont own it any more and say I built that

 

you done a great job their mate

 

Fantastic build

 

youv'e done well there

 

Cheers for the positive comments folks

Took me 3yrs from breaking ground to having the carpet laid but saved an absolute fortune.

Meant that i had to put my 3 door on hold but as its now been finished for a while the 3 door rebuild is back on.

 

top notch job

 

 

excellent work pal

 

well done, and an awkward shape too, im a builder by trade and i didnt see anything that made me OOOOHHHHH MY GOD!! i still get great pleasure out of doing my own house and as u say u always get what u want and a better finish too again well done but am sure i saw tommy walsh in one of them photos!!