Building Our Scottish Dream: Demolition and Reconstruction

TLDRAfter years of traveling, we're settling down in Scotland to build our own dream house. Join us on our renovation journey!

Key insights

🚧We faced delays in getting the keys to the house due to a contaminated water supply.

🔨The home report identified areas that need repair, including cracked chimney pots and old wiring.

🔧We tackled the demolition process, removing unwanted items and tearing down walls.

💡We discovered an interesting space in the house, which we're brainstorming ideas for.

🧹Cleaning and clearing out the house was an important first step in the renovation process.

Q&A

What caused the delay in getting the keys to the house?

The contamination of the water supply required us to sort the water before the mortgage lenders would approve our loan.

What repairs were identified in the home report?

The home report highlighted issues such as cracked chimney pots, old wiring, and dampness in the bathroom.

How did you approach the demolition process?

We removed unwanted items and tore down walls to prepare the house for renovation.

Did you find any interesting spaces during the renovation?

Yes, we discovered a unique space in the house that we're brainstorming ideas for.

What was the first step in the renovation process?

Cleaning and clearing out the house was our initial focus before diving into the renovation work.

Timestamped Summary

00:00After years of traveling, we're settling down in Scotland to build our dream house.

01:00Delays in getting the keys were caused by a contaminated water supply that needed to be resolved.

03:00The home report highlighted various repairs, including cracked chimney pots and old wiring.

05:00We embarked on the demolition process, removing unwanted items and tearing down walls.

07:00During the renovation, we discovered an interesting space that sparked our creativity.

09:00Cleaning and clearing out the house was our initial step before starting the renovation work.