Home from home

The couple were also hit with further costs relating to foundation work which hadn’t been anticipated.

Carol, 58, who gave up work to care for Jamie, said the unexpected costs were a “total shock’.’

She added: “We weren’t that far from finishing off the house – the roof was on, the windows were in – and we were starting to see Jamie’s dream home become a reality.

“But this is a real bombshell. We’re just a normal, average family and have used what savings we have to build a home for Jamie.

“It was a friend who suggested that we try and crowdfund to raise the extra money.

“But asking for help is not really something that we’re comfortable with – but at the end of the day, we’ll cope with any level of discomfort as long as Jamie gets his home.”

The house had been two years in the planning and, as well as the build, Carol and Peter have worked with the local authority to ensure that Jamie would also have the right staff to support him in his fight for independence.

Peter, 57, who works as a quantity surveyor, said: “All young adults long for independence and personal space. And for the majority of them, this comes naturally as they start their careers or move to university.

“We want this for Jamie too, and as we are older parents we want to make sure that Jamie has his own home, that gives him the permanence and certainty that he needs.

“We’ve already been overwhelmed by the generosity of friends, family and our local community.”

The crowdfunding appeal on Just Giving has already raised more than £1,100.

To donate go to: http://bit.ly/2Ib75cs Peter and Carol Thomas have built this £150,000 home for their disabled son Jamie – but have now been hit by unexpected bills