Self Build Blog
First blocks laid for house itself
Today has been a big day, as the first blocks are laid which will form the house slab.
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 October 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.
Rear retaining wall is done (virtual tour) and new Santa’s grotto installed
All the block work, reinforcing steel and concrete infill is complete along the rear - plus other little stories from around the site.
Blocks are flying up fast towards completing the retaining wall
Now that foundations are in and set, the blockwork for the rest of the retaining walls are going up quickly.
Pouring the concrete for the foundations
Today was a very stressful, busy and loud day on site, as the concrete is pumped into the foundation trenches.
Foundation reinforcing steel cage ready for pouring concrete
Apparently it's strong enough to build a block of flats onto!
