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MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY
Добавлен 1 мар 2021
LIVING IN MY DANWOOD HOUSE, BUT DO I LIKE IT?
I have been living in the house for over a year now. What are my thoughts, reactions and feelings about it.How as the whole process now looking back, would I do it again. Here is my official Dan wood interview revealing it all.
I will be doing future videos on interior design of these homes and landscaping tips.
I will be doing future videos on interior design of these homes and landscaping tips.
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MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY- ESSENTIAL LANDSCAPING & DRIVEWAY
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Welcome back, its been a while! In this video I go through the basic steps you will need to take as far as landscaping and access to your property. Of course it is different for everybody depending on the plot etc, but this covers basic landscaping needed, and costs and suggestions.
THE BUILD- My House is built ..in 2 days!
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.2 года назад
So the day has come. As Danwood promised at 7.00 am on Monday morning the first truck from Poland arrived. The build was magnificent thing to watch- "a ballet in hard hats". And by 5.30 pm on Tuesday the full house structure was up. A house built in 2 days, and she is beautiful. See how they did it, and marvel at the simplicity of it all.
SITE PREPARATION FOR THE HOUSE DELIVERY - WHAT YOU NEED !
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
Learn how you need to prepare the site and what to have on site prior to the house being delivered by DanWood. Harry goes through each step in detail, gives prices and costs, and explains what is needed to prepare your site for the big delivery day. He also looks into what is needed by the workers on site while they are undertaking the build itself.
THE FOUNDATIONS - COSTLY SURPRISES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM.
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Harry is now at the foundations stage of his build. This video covers all aspects of the foundation from ground breaking to the final slab being poured over a period of nearly four weeks. Find out how to avoid unexpected additional costs and advice on what steps to take, and when.
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY 13 - THE TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY-WHAT IS IT?
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 года назад
So exciting times for Harry on his self build journey. The foundations are about to be dug and built on his plot, but before any of that can happen a Topographical survey has to be done. Harry interviews the surveyor to find out exactly what is involved, why it is needed, and how much it is all going to cost.
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY 12- VISITING YOUR MODEL HOME - AND MEETING THE OWNER.
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 года назад
Join Harry as he visits his Danwood Point 150e model home that has been built in Berkshire. See how Harry reacts to discovering his model home for the first time, and learn all about the build from its owner.
My Self BuildJourney 11 - HOW TO GET A DELIVERY DATE.
Просмотров 6713 года назад
What are the steps and process to get an estimated delivery date on your Dan Wood home ? Harry lays out the order of things that need to be done to gain that ever important date.
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY- HOW MUCH DOES IT ALL REALLY COST ?
Просмотров 14 тыс.3 года назад
The most important video so far! How much is it really going to cost me to build my Dan Wood home? Here Harry breaks down the totals he has spent so far and what his projected costs will likely be. If you are thinking of building your own home and want to know how much you will need to budget , then this is the one to watch!
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY - 9 - THE FUN BIT! MAKING FINAL SELECTIONS AT DANWOOD OFFICE.
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
Join Harry for the fun bit of choosing all the internal and external fixtures and fittings for his Dan Wood home.
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY- 8. TIPS ON ELECTRICAL PLANS
Просмотров 9153 года назад
This episode covers the complicated electrical plans for your self build project. Harry advises you on what to look out for and how to best prepare yourself for all the available choices.
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY -7 ARCHITECTURAL AND STATIC DRAWINGS EXPLAINED.
Просмотров 8763 года назад
This episode we cover the architectural drawings, how and what to change and how to sign off on them. We also cover the static drawings which are used for all the foundation work.
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY 6- COMPLETING ON THE LAND PURCHASE
Просмотров 7423 года назад
Details about dealing with your solicitor/conveyancer on completing and paying for the land/plot purchase.
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY-PART 5- DROPPING CURBS AND DRONES
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 года назад
A couple of little tips and tricks from actor Harry van Gorkum as he continues his Self Build Journey. This week he has a trick to help envision 2nd floor views, and tips on saving money with Curb Dropping.
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY - PART 4 - PLANNING PERMISSION
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MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY - PART 4 - PLANNING PERMISSION
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY - PART 3- CONVEYANCING/SOLICITOR TO BUY LAND.
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MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY - PART 3- CONVEYANCING/SOLICITOR TO BUY LAND.
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY - PART 2 - FINDING LAND
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MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY - PART 2 - FINDING LAND
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY - PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 года назад
MY SELF BUILD JOURNEY - PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
Hi Harry, we are very new to London. Trying to build our dream from scratch like the way we do back home (India) could you please guide us from finding a piece of land to actual construction. Thank you
Does danwood do a cost without carpets, tiles and all the fittings? I just want the shell and I can do the rest. More about timescales to build up to water tight structure.
Much appreciated, Harry! Your experiences are of great value to us!
Its mad how deep foundations have to be these days. Your house is prefab wood and composite I assume? No bricks or concrete. I had to dig foundations for our orangery that went over half a meter deeper than the 2 story house, that's been stood there for over a hundred years....
Lovely home! So is there a breakdown of total cost anywhere? I am guessing, all up, including the land it was around £500k? I can't see a garage? Is there anywhere to store stuff or have you managed to streamline your life? I know junk has a habit of filling all available spaces!
Lol what a sellout
Very useful:-)
Hi Harry, is there any chance to come along and talk to you about your experience you had face to face? This weekend?
Hi Tom Can’t do this weekend, but have some others interested coming to look and chat next weekend on Saturday 20th April at 10.30, want to came by maybe 11.30am? Harry
A "Dream Home" for many of us, I totally love it, the interior is so beautiful, mine is just bog standard, Would love to know where you bought the three ring design light you have in the kitchen area??
I'm just about to start our groundwork on Monday, and then onwards to the house build, we have watched every post of Harry's progress, and so looking forward to videoing our project.
Congratulations! You have made it to the foundation’s, once that is done the rest is plain sailing. Enjoy.
Thank you very much Harry. We are just beginning the Danwood process. It is very exciting. Your videos have put my mind at ease about a few of my worries.
Great to see your seat of the pants experience for my budget planning so thanks for the insights. Still waiting for the plot to come up....
I am sure that you answered this elsewhere, assuming that you are comfortable doing so, but altogether how much did the project cost broken down by land cost, foundations cost, and build cost? Thanks so much
We built a Dan-wood house in West Lothian Scotland and on top of the planning fees we had to pay a so called donation of £14,000 towards local facilities like a new school. Our foundations cost £73,000.
Ha! Donation! So what was your all up cost, if you don't mind me asking? A lot more than expected?
I hope the house was massive 😂
Oops..hit Return before I had corrected the text..but I think you get the picture.
Superb series of videos Harry. Thank you. I'm at the very start of the Process and despite goold old Google cannot find a list of European if there is a site that list alternatives to Dan- Wood. If not, who did you look at before deciding on Dan-Wood?
Hi Ben Glad you like the journey and hope it has been helpful. I actually didn’t really look elsewhere once I had discovered DanWood. All the other UK based options never mentioned price and costs etc, which is what was most important to me to see if the house would fit my budget. Good luck with it all. Harry
As ever. You deliver excellence. An inspiration to anyone wanting to do a self build. Just about the only high quality information people need to engage in their journey. I think you are one more personal video away from completing the journey we have all been honoured to share! Thank you.❤😊
Richard, Thank you so much for you're very kind words. I am so happy that you have found my journey an inspiration. I highly recommend it if you are considering taking that step.
So glad I have found your channel! Is your neighbours house a 189e?
Hi Richard, Welcome ! Yes I believe it is a 189e, very nice too.
Thank you for posting your reflections on the build, Harry. I have followed you avidly through the process and watched how the process transformed into the house that you now enjoy. Your faith in Danwood UK has been unwavering, and it is fabulous to see the outcome.
We have loved watching your journey. We sold our own property last year and are renting while we search for a suitable plot. We hope to do something along the same lines as yourself. We would be interested to know what the running costs/annual kW consumption of your Danwood home is, maybe you could share this in a future video :) Looking forward to seeing your interior design and landscaping tips!
Thanks for following me on my journey. I will do a more detailed video on running costs etc. But to give you a rough idea my direct deposit has been estimated by Octopuss Energy to be £75.00 a month. That includes electricity for my new home charger for my electric vehicle.
I saw the same video on the official Danwood channel, and was wondering when you'd post more content. I'm looking forward to the videos on interior design and landscaping tips. Will you do a final Q&A video for any subjects that might not have been covered in previous videos?
Thanks for watching this. I will continue to make videos as things come up with the self build journey as it never seems to come to an official end. I will cover the interior design ideas next and then see what else happens/comes to mind.
Hello my man! Looks awesome! I think I commented this before but this is so weird seeing you here since I saw you on The Nanny when I was a kid lol. I wanna write and direct movies eventually and I’d love to work with someone like you! 😊
Wow this is surreal! I saw you on the Nanny as a kid lmao. Hope all’s still going well with this house! I’m gonna go back thru your old videos and see what’s what :)
Hey Harry. It’s been 9 months since your last post. Do you plan to do any more ? I have just purchased a plot of land and starting the journey you took. Did you ever share any of your excel documents for costs and tracking ?
Hi, Thanks for watching and good luck with your build. I am actually just about to post a new video all about living in the house !
Hello, Could I please have your architect details? Thanks so much 😊
Wow! Truly amazing to watch Harry, thank you. And both your smiles say it all. 👏👏👍👌
Well done for keeping your sense of humour re the trees roots and increased costs 👍 Great series of videos to date. Thank you for sharing your journey👌
Hedge hogs 🤣🤣 Brilliant, just got to love the bureaucracy 😬
3 months to find the land Harry! Outstanding work 👏👏 Along with finding a plot that has your Architect as a neighbour. We all make our own luck 👍
Why it is, after 3 years of watching u tube, I have just come across your channel! We found land earlier this year and this was definitely the most soul destroying exercise I’ve ever put either of us through. However, that’s behind us now. Looking forward to watching your series. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences 👍
If you have gas in 12 months time you will be billed £500 tax a year you need to be 100 percent
Water is the only eventual everything else can be overcome
I had an architect work for £180 for 2 days a grade 2 listed garden wall. My original quote was £67/ hr plus vat and threats of suing for late payment
Potton self build are also explaining things
Adverse possession property?
Hi, great channel! Very much enjoyed and learned a huge amount from watching your videos. You mentioned there’s a charge for the doors opening outward vs inward - how much was the charge per door please?
Hi Harry, Sorry to hear about the bereavement in your family- looking forward to seeing the next video - we are at the stage of finishing electrics/ picking tiles/ flooring etc so any tips would be most welcome! Thanks Catriona
It would be lovely to have a video of everything done and your thoughts Harry now a little time has passed and I assume you are settled. You are many people's RUclips hero on this subject. I think it would only be fair and give your audience what they want sir. Thank you for the entire journey. You have provided my best RUclips experience ever.❤
Hi Richard Thank you so much for the kind words and support. I am indeed working on my next video to show the house all finished. It is such a wonderful house to live in, really amazed how comfortable it is. I have had a bereavement in the family so that has held up the video, but rest assured ziti will be out soon.
Will you make a new video
Hi Yes, next video will be on how best to use the interior space and design ideas. Coming soon!
It is easy to give a fixed price when you are expensive as you can absorb material and labour inflation.
thanks for the great info...please may i ask did your house come with a fitted kitchen in the turnkey price? thanks in advance
Hi Thanks for watching. No, the kitchen is the only thing not included in the Turn Key price. This is such a personal choice and so many variables that they leave that up to you to choose from the many vendors available. However you do need to have your kitchen design chosen before the final plans as they will sort out all the necessary electrical points and plumbing etc so it is all in place for when your kitchen is installed. I actually went for B&Q flat pack kitchen in the end as the wood/ gloss white combination was what I was looking for and they came in under my 4k budget! I will be showing this when I do my interior fit out tips video soon.
Love the series. Quick question - I’m assuming the Dan Wood turnkey price (as seen online) does not include 20% Vat. If it doesn’t, how much of the turnkey cost can be refunded (as it’s a self build). My understanding is only materials can be claimed - not services?
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My God, it's Lord Osric of Crosley from Dragonheart. 😁
Hello Again Harry I have another quick question…. Can you still claim Vat back on all the material costs. ??
Thanks for sharing this Harry. it’s been educational and inspiring.. I would love to know the total cost compared with current value now that it’s finished. Hake much equity is there in the house now. I listened to a podcast quiet some years ago now that said you could gain 20 to 30%
£500 planning cost - South Norfolk council took 6 months. For basic casement windows on a small flat. Absolutely disgraceful!
This is really helpful. I am having a site survey but am pretty sure my site won’t have enough access sadly …
Thank you! You would be amazed how good they are at getting their trucks to the site. Good luck with it all.
Great video man! 👏
Hi Harry, I have found your video series extremely helpful, thank you. We are planning to build 2 Danwood homes in our garden and I would be grateful if you could let me know the best way to contact you to obtain the details of your architect please?
You can contact me via FB messenger maybe?