Self Build Blog
Main roof structure is all done and looking great
It really is a work of art - it's almost a shame to hide it behind plasterboard and insulation.
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 March 2026 - 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.
Time for some timber
Converting the pile of timber in the garden, to a roof on the house.
If you go down to the site today…
There are some new developments you'll be sure to find.
Constructing a soakaway
I thought all rainwater collected by the roof guttering, went into the main sewer.
All hands on deck to construct the steel frame
Today in the hot sunshine, most of the steels were lifted into place to form a significant part of the house structure.
