A self build house project diary
by Oliver Cannell

A self build house in the making

Follow the process of how we are designing and building a new house ourselves - with help from all the right experts and trades.

Update February 2025 - We're still working on it!
Although the house is nearing completion (if that's ever possible!) and we're living in it, the blog is playing catch-up. More blog entries are being added all the time.



Screed floor is dry - now comes the interior fit out Screed floor is dry - now comes the interior fit out

It's been a quieter few days on on site, while the screed drys. But now the main interior works can begin.

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Screeding the floor Screeding the floor

The climax to a manic few days on site, is the final flooring material being laid

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Underfloor heating pipes installed Underfloor heating pipes installed

Another big step towards having a nice warm home

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First step towards toasty toes First step towards toasty toes

Getting the underfloor heating installed is another big milestone which we've been looking forward to.

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Floor damp-proofing and insulation Floor damp-proofing and insulation

Now that the house is essentially dry, the flooring can be started.

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