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.

Yet more fencing erected to replace dodgy boundary wall

Hopefully the last fence panels needed, to replace crumbling brickwork.

Filming for SelfBuilder TV show today

Lights! Camera! Action! I'm appearing in a slot for a new self build TV show.

Big News: House now up for sale

My 2 bed house in Swindon is now on the market. Roll up! Roll up!

More fence repairs. Thanks a lot local kids!

To keep the site safe and help prevent people gaining access, I've had to patch up the temporary fencing.

Builder’s Quotes - whistle while you wait

Who knew getting quotes from builders, in this economic climate, would be so difficult?!