THE BUILD IN PICTURES

Works started in January 2020 and finished in December. It cost around £530,000.

Demolition of the existing property got underway. Susie had considered an eco retrofit, but decided to go for a zero-vat-rated new build as they’d be able to incorporate more of what they wanted in their home.

The site was cleared and ready for the foundations to be dug. This meant the views of the surrounding hills were opened up – something the existing property was not taking advantage of.

The ground floor was constructed. The build used a typical cavity wall construction method with beam and block suspended floor that is fully insulated. Trenches were dug out for the perimeter blockwork.