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Update on unsafe outbuilding. Now it's a summerhouse!

WoostieWoostie Posts: 53
in Garden design
I thought some of you might like to see the outcome of the problem I had with my outbuilding back in early summer, especially @Hostafan1, @Dovefromabove, @raisingirl, @AnniD, @Fairygirl, @SlipperyElm, @Lizzie27, @wild edges.

Thankfully, it was possible to save the building and I found a wonderful creative builder who has re-built the roof and turned it into a summerhouse/shed for me. I am absolutely delighted with the end result and looking forward to also using it during the winter once I get the electricity connected.

Thanks to all of you for your previous comments and advice.
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    What a fabulous result ... congratulations to you and to the builder ... there are some stars out there if you look for them.  Very envious  B)

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • IlikeplantsIlikeplants Posts: 894
    That looks like an amazing space now. 
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    I'm so pleased that you were able to save it. That is a fantastic job.
    Jealous! 
     :) 
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Wow!
  • chickychicky Posts: 10,410
    Gorgeous 😍
  • raisingirlraisingirl Posts: 7,093
    thank you for the update. Great job he's made of it  :)
    Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon

    “It's still magic even if you know how it's done.” 
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    That's a very good job - brilliant builder! So pleased you were able to save it.
    Thanks for letting us know.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Fantastic job @Woostie. You must be thrilled  :)

    When can I move in?
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    I'm so glad you found someone who managed to save it, especially with those nice slates intact. Did he add height front and back or just to the front?
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • WoostieWoostie Posts: 53
    Thanks for all the lovely comments although I can't take any credit for it myself, it was totally the builder's idea.  I am thrilled to bits with how it's turned out and so very pleased that the building has been saved.

    @wild edges, the builder slightly altered the angle of the roof at the front to accommodate the French doors and re-used all the original tiles. Here are the before and after photos from the back too. 
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