New Garage Build
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Just read this whole thread from the start having seen your fine collection in other sections of PH, seriously impressive garage you have there to hold a seriously impressive selection of cars, hats off to you sir, just goes to show how hard graft can realise your dreams 
I cannot wait to see the finished article all loaded up
I cannot wait to see the finished article all loaded upcoopedup said:
Just read this whole thread from the start having seen your fine collection in other sections of PH, seriously impressive garage you have there to hold a seriously impressive selection of cars, hats off to you sir, just goes to show how hard graft can realise your dreams I cannot wait to see the finished article all loaded up
Don't be silly, it was all luck I cannot wait to see the finished article all loaded up
MiniMan64 said:
I feel a bit sad now that got so excited about owning a house with s single small garage out back! 
Don't be. IME, the more you acquire the more responsibility and heartache comes with looking after it all. Happiest I've ever been in life was when I earned a third of what I do now and had a house less than a third the size, a couple of ratty cars and a couple of nice but cheap motorbikes.
Life was completely carefree compared to 15 years on!
So enjoy la relatively simple existence while you can, odds are it'll get more complex in the future!
OP ace garage build.
Edited by poo at Paul's on Sunday 10th May 09:22
DannyScene said:
MiniMan64 said:
It is possible to hate someone in a good way? 
I feel a bit sad now that got so excited about owning a house with s single small garage out back!
Don't be sad, at least you have a garage!I feel a bit sad now that got so excited about owning a house with s single small garage out back!
I only have a brick drive which I cannot even jack up on!
DannyScene said:
MiniMan64 said:
It is possible to hate someone in a good way?
I feel a bit sad now that got so excited about owning a house with s single small garage out back!
Don't be sad, at least you have a garage!I feel a bit sad now that got so excited about owning a house with s single small garage out back!
I only have a brick drive which I cannot even jack up on!
I do wish someone would explain that a garage is a place for cars and drink though and not somewhere to store all manner of unrelated crap from the house.
Garage doors on. Hardware fitting to them tomorrow and adjusting.
Rear drive for the trailer. Path now hardcore ready for whacking and gravel.
Sky wired in
Ditch dug and soiled ready for beech hedging (to match the existing hedge on the garden)
5 seater Jacuzzi wired up and ready to go (335 model)
Solid oak garage doors
Tiles done with metal chrome trim. 1 tile up the wall so exhaust spray can be wiped off. First coat of paint too.
Oak frame fitted on loft hatch and you can see the oak door stood against the boxes below waiting to be fitted.
Shower
Basin and spot for the loo at opposite end of the room from the shower. Towel shelving to go above the loo.
Gym tiles in now.
Jacuzzi from inside the gym through the oak bi folding doors
Trench dug for electric feed and sewerage connection. The LPG tank is under that green tub to the left so Bob (the builder - seriously) was very cautious using the digger!
Rear drive for the trailer. Path now hardcore ready for whacking and gravel.
Sky wired in
Ditch dug and soiled ready for beech hedging (to match the existing hedge on the garden)
5 seater Jacuzzi wired up and ready to go (335 model)
Solid oak garage doors
Tiles done with metal chrome trim. 1 tile up the wall so exhaust spray can be wiped off. First coat of paint too.
Oak frame fitted on loft hatch and you can see the oak door stood against the boxes below waiting to be fitted.
Shower
Basin and spot for the loo at opposite end of the room from the shower. Towel shelving to go above the loo.
Gym tiles in now.
Jacuzzi from inside the gym through the oak bi folding doors
Trench dug for electric feed and sewerage connection. The LPG tank is under that green tub to the left so Bob (the builder - seriously) was very cautious using the digger!
LukeST said:
That is amazing mate, really love the look of the garage!
I know Craig who works for you, I said to him I'm slighty in love with your car collection and garage, maybe one day!
Ayup. I owe Craig a ride in the Gt3RS, had to rush off yesterday and didn't have chance.I know Craig who works for you, I said to him I'm slighty in love with your car collection and garage, maybe one day!
Ive bored the poor fella silly over the last 2 years with garage ideas and debates on what cars to buy!
_Leg_ said:
Ayup. I owe Craig a ride in the Gt3RS, had to rush off yesterday and didn't have chance.
Ive bored the poor fella silly over the last 2 years with garage ideas and debates on what cars to buy!
Ha ha, I'm sure he won't have been bored - knowing Craig, he would do the exact same to you!Ive bored the poor fella silly over the last 2 years with garage ideas and debates on what cars to buy!
Just give me a ride in the Gt3RS instead of him, he won't mind
_Leg_ said:
They're filthy at the moment. Porcelain tiles with a granite layer on top. £23sqm. No idea how much the other floor types you mention would have been.
It looks like an excellent job, you must be very pleased. ( slightly unusual to not be b
hing about the builder, but then we aren't all bad! )£23 /m2 is very reasonable for polished porcelain.
Neil - YVM said:
It looks like an excellent job, you must be very pleased. ( slightly unusual to not be bhing about the builder, but then we aren't all bad! )
£23 /m2 is very reasonable for polished porcelain.
Builders have been superb. Croft Builders of Green Hammerton, York. The oak has been supplied by Main Kitchens also of Green Hammerton.hing about the builder, but then we aren't all bad! )£23 /m2 is very reasonable for polished porcelain.
Main and Croft did my bespoke oak kitchen, laundry, master bedroom (including a one off oak super king bed with a hidden tv thingy) and study as well as laying the underfloor heating and tiled floors at the house. Croft also gutted and re fitted my main garage all previously to this job so I knew them and their work before hand.
To be honest, now you mention it, every person and supplier involved has been spot on.
Only person missing was Michael the plasterer from Croft Builders who managed to total one of their vans on the way to a job in France before the plastering was due to be done and is on crutches. Shame because he's a petrolhead although it hasn't put him off as I went up to Green Hammerton a couple of weeks back in the 458 Spider and took him for a blast to cheer him up and he was encouraging me to go faster!
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