Final reveal of our self-build extension!

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  • @GosforthHandyman
    @GosforthHandyman  ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Forgot to mention, I'm back up and running on Twitter! It's a new account so give me a quick follow to help me get up and running @gosforthandy twitter.com/gosforthandy 👍👍

  • @freetolook3727
    @freetolook3727 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When I was in business, I didn't lack for want of work.
    My customers were amazed when I showed up when I said that I was going to.
    90% of being a successful small business is showing up.

  • @grandn8646
    @grandn8646 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It is so nice to see your lovely wife working right with you during the build. the whole build turned out beautifully.
    I also love the way the interior has been decorated, very eloquent! A wonderful job. Definitely enjoyed to whole series.

  • @disklamer
    @disklamer ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Congrats, your hard word has paid off, the result looks totally worth it. Thanks for a great series, it was quite the ride.

  • @johncochrane2707
    @johncochrane2707 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Well done Andy and Mrs Mac so much hard work! Be happy and enjoy your beautiful home.

  • @petergoddard1960
    @petergoddard1960 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Being late to the party I've binge watched this entire series (as an intro to the channel for me) and it's just been incredible. What a delight throughout and the end result is splendid to say the least.
    I've still so much more to explore throughout all your content. I can't wait.

  • @louise2467
    @louise2467 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your Mrs Mac is a LEGEND! She’s got bags of skills and I’ll bet cooked and cleaned on build days too! You’ve both done a fabulous job! Those “estimates”are eye watering, it’s a sad state of affairs in the U.K. today!

  • @MK-yo4jn
    @MK-yo4jn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No chance I'm saving this episode until Christmas. Early Christmas present.

  • @robbehr8806
    @robbehr8806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good! The future belongs to those who are willing to learn practical skills and apply them.

  • @pb4012
    @pb4012 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many similarities to our style choices. Our last kitchen was from DIY kitchen, we used boards and iron brackets for our shelves and had the same fitted bin for our recycling. Now in our new build we have identical materials and colours for the floor, units and worktop - works beautifully! Plus we’ve just bought the same fridge! Anyone would think you’ve stolen my ideas ;).
    Great job from start to finish. Well done and thanks for the entertainment.

  • @rdf6205
    @rdf6205 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andy, first of all, thank you for the videos. I've learnt much from you. More importantly, you are blessed. Mrs Mac is a genuine life partner to you. One catches glimpses of her in many videos. She's a very very rare breed.

  • @charlottee7540
    @charlottee7540 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks amazing! Love that you didn’t swamp the kitchen with too many cupboards. Really keeps it open and light.

  • @terrytopliss9506
    @terrytopliss9506 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a reveal Andy, your home looks brilliant. The effort you and your good lady put into this built has been well rewarded with a beautiful home. Loved the series Andy very well done to all.👍👍👍

  • @juliacarr47
    @juliacarr47 ปีที่แล้ว

    You and Mrs Mac have earned a few drinks this Christmas, the extension is fabulous.

  • @paulteasdale7112
    @paulteasdale7112 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Wonderful, wonderful stuff Andy and family. What a great project this has been, and I've so enjoyed watching it. Happy Christmas to you all!

  • @louise2467
    @louise2467 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I read a tip for downlights ventilation. A smallish clay pot, like for potting up plants (with a hole in the bottom) over the back of the down light. Pack the insulation around it. Leaves a nice gap around the light. You both are amazing.

  • @ELeCTriicChiiCKen
    @ELeCTriicChiiCKen ปีที่แล้ว

    Hand on heart, I dont think I've ever clicked on a video so fast! Excellent job Andy and Co. :)

  • @andykennedy2891
    @andykennedy2891 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Having followed this build from the start, have to say congratulations on a job well done. Hope it gives you many years of enjoyment.... All the very best....

  • @Doug....
    @Doug.... ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely house and home you both have now. Particularly liked the scaffold shelving as a nod to the build history. The kitchen looks great at night. You and Mrs Mac should take a deep bow and be so proud of yourselves. 👍👍😂

  • @michaelford7469
    @michaelford7469 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fantastic result Andy, I’ve loved both the renovation and extension series.
    Last year my then 6 yr old daughter was very sick, requiring her to move to another state with her mum to receive life saving medical treatment (even then we nearly lost her twice). The girls were gone for about a year, leaving me and her two brothers at home.
    One of the things that kept me sane was immersing myself in your project and thinking about what we could do to our place. Thank you for sharing!

  • @leona_devon
    @leona_devon ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for putting this video together, can't believe how long it takes to get a building project done, mine finally starts in Feb, that's 2 years after I bought the house! Utter madness, I'm not managing myself, my stress levels wouldn't cope with that, builder is going to manage it. You've bought up some great points which I have used to inform my architect designs. anyway thank you, have a wonderful Christmas. and Well Done getting your project complete.

  • @Bobrogers99
    @Bobrogers99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's absolutely beautiful, and totally functional for you and your family. You must feel a sense of pride every morning when you open your eyes. You did it with your own two hands. Thank you for sharing this experience with us!

  • @kevintodd6150
    @kevintodd6150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Andy. You are absolutely correct in saying that good builders are hard to find. I was a contracts manager for a 3rd generation building/decorating company in Newcastle, and had to interview potential new apprentices! It was almost an impossible task to try and find any who were half decent! I was a time served decorator and went to college for 5 years
    (Charles Trevelyan), unlike the apprentices coming through now, who can attain a C.S.C.S gold card accreditation after 3 years! Not many "Old School" tradesmen left now. Most so called "tradesmen" now, don't give a toss about the customer !
    What most people don't realize, is that there's no such thing as a time served builder. A builder is someone who has knowledge of several trades, (usually bricklaying, joinery, etc) but has not served an apprenticeship in all of those trades! Great content this year, all the best to The Andy Mac clan! (Kev, Whitley Bay)

  • @nutter-world
    @nutter-world ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely spot on Andy. What an amazing job. Took a few bits and bobs away from the series, thanks so much for sharing.

  • @kathleenholliday5910
    @kathleenholliday5910 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wowser Mr & Mrs Mac! Well done peeps!!!

  • @enabledworkshop
    @enabledworkshop ปีที่แล้ว +5

    great job Andy! it all looks amazing and very much enjoyed following your journey to get to this point.

  • @outoftheburrough
    @outoftheburrough ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Mac family, its beautiful & glad you can now enjoy it. Also all hail Alan the brickie 👍
    I hope many find your series in the future and watch it fully and give pause of whether they are capable of running their own extension build or not as you've been very fair laying out your experience, and where you felt able or not

  • @olliec1319
    @olliec1319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to learn about your project and see the final result. We had a similar experience to you in many ways this year. The project was/is a kitchen extension going out onto raised decking.
    We also had a few crazy quotes. One was £60k but when we said sorry you're way off he replied and said sorry, I made a mistake, it should have been £40k... In the end we went for a labour only deal with a builder/carpenter and paid £12k for labour. We were project managing and also had to find bricklayer (I was also the labourer for that), sparks, plumber, roofer (I did the GRP flat roof), plasterer. These together were a few k and materials were about £5k so overall did well with the spending.
    While £12k might sound low for a buikding project. If you add up the time him and his labourers were there it ends up being a decent daily rate and a decent profit. Also, we knew he wasn't a details kind of guy and ended up with various mistakes. New floor not being level with existing floor and water pooling on flat roof to give a couple of examples.
    But... he turned up and got the job done and I'm now having fun installing our DIY kitchen.

  • @seanquinn5634
    @seanquinn5634 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Going to save this episode for Christmas day viewing 😁

  • @joannbirdsong583
    @joannbirdsong583 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    26:52 your house is absolutely beautiful. I don’t think I would change anything, including the bathroom carpeting. We did that once and it’s lovely. Not for kids, but for us older people. I’ve been watching your channel for quite some time now and was excited to see this video for sure. Merry Christmas to your family.

  • @bellabella9918
    @bellabella9918 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job Andy and Mrs Mc. U have brought life back 2 a house that was probably the pride and joy of the pervious owners at one time but, like them it grew old and tired. Have throughly enjoyed watching and the hard slog has been well worth it. Hope u have many many happy years in it.

  • @NorthernMonkeeUK
    @NorthernMonkeeUK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a bloody good job you've done there. We're 2 years and 6 days in to our renovation project, can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel (only new staircase, hall/landing full decoration and 3 bathrooms to go). What you've managed to achieve in a year is quite remarkable, well done.

    • @supersocashow3176
      @supersocashow3176 ปีที่แล้ว

      Snap! (only 1 bathroom to go for us, but still have the kitchen to do). Will it ever end? 🤪

  • @SteveAndAlexBuild
    @SteveAndAlexBuild ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the big reveal video, the house looks amazing, you and Mrs Mack should be so Proud.
    All the best to you both and the family from Steve, Alex and family 🏠🧱🎄👍🏽

  • @ClarkOVision
    @ClarkOVision ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've really enjoyed this series from the beginning. Never missed an episode. You can be very proud of the job. Your home looks beautiful and cosy. May you all have a lovely Christmas. Thanks.

  • @mandyleeson1
    @mandyleeson1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not cheesy, I feel like we’ve lived it with you. All that hard work paid off and I hope that you and Mrs. Mac take a well earned break and have a Happy Christmas 🎉 All the best, Mandy

  • @brandonlee7382
    @brandonlee7382 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's perfect! I'm really impressed by your work. Really like the finishing of this property, the wall colours are top notch and that kitchen looks amazing. Amazingly layed out

  • @julesrox7538
    @julesrox7538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got the same large corner unit and fitted it yesterday. Two of us, he’s 70 I’ve got heart and mobility problems age 60. Neither of us over 5ft 5. We have now named the cupboard the t**t cupboard. Had visions of it being scrap, ripped from the start. Eventually got it done. Was like mission impossible!

  • @keefykeef
    @keefykeef ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant run of videos Andy and Mrs. Mac! That bedroom ceiling looks brilliant, I'd love to see how they managed to board that!!! Also love the kitchen colours, calming. Thanks for using my wax and glad you liked it. Cheers, Keith

  • @johnthompson3462
    @johnthompson3462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent final showing.Seen every episode and would not expect any other final view. Many happy years there

  • @robertgeiger7026
    @robertgeiger7026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U & the Mrs. Did a wonderful job. U 2 made a beautiful home 👍

  • @debbieash4701
    @debbieash4701 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Andy, thank you so much for doing the reveal. I have watched you and Mrs. Mac build this project from the start and I wish you many blessings as you enjoy your lovely home for years to come. Merry Christmas to you. :)

  • @pauleff3312
    @pauleff3312 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! You have done so very, very well and a part of you will be and live on in that house until they day they pull it down - which should be many centuries from now

  • @stewartmcardle8149
    @stewartmcardle8149 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely high specification finish Andy. Kudos to both you and Mrs Mac for your endeavours. Nice to see the guitar in the bedroom for serenading Mrs Mac to sleep....so thoughtful. 😉

  • @nigelweaving9045
    @nigelweaving9045 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely job. It has made such a difference to a tired old house, very well done.

  • @karlstuart7267
    @karlstuart7267 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheesy or not it was really grand to see the finished project and also how happy you are with it all and rightly so you have a great little Haven for you and Mrs mac. Being a builder that regularly does extentions and new builds I know all too well all the problems that regularly crop up and hats off to you you pulled it off well
    Be proud man you did well !

  • @awantamta
    @awantamta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done. It looks absolutely amazing.

  • @gavinparry5426
    @gavinparry5426 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lovely finish GH 👌
    Porcelain slabs would be nice outside? I regret putting decking down. Slippery and gets to look tatty etc and now needs replacing.

  • @juliebrooke6099
    @juliebrooke6099 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s beautiful. You should be very proud of what you’ve achieved.

  • @gwynneharries7024
    @gwynneharries7024 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job buddy. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching you create such a fantastic space for your home. I love the attention to detail you have made. Quality workmanship. Enjoy.

  • @Richardincancale
    @Richardincancale ปีที่แล้ว

    Great project! One key advantage of any level of DIY project is, as you said, that you have an understanding of how it’s put together and so can maintain it. Even if one’s skills aren’t A1, you gain in this ongoing way - and build confidence to do bigger and better things! I know I have thanks to your videos.

  • @CH-jd8km
    @CH-jd8km ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much. Very much enjoyed the series. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2023.

  • @stuwilliams4829
    @stuwilliams4829 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andy, I think you guys have done an absolutely fantastic job. Thoroughly enjoyed the series. Your attention to detail is much admired, it's nice to see somebody making not just a good job but a really good job at it. I am one year into a five year build. I know where you're coming from regarding trades and materials, it's a head down and crack on type of an affair but never forgetting the details. It's all about the details. Cheers Stu

  • @glynprice3815
    @glynprice3815 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work Mr and Mrs Mac. Followed from the beginning and its a joy to watch

  • @projectrebuild908
    @projectrebuild908 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved that. Thank you for taking us along. Happy festive period. See you in the new year. Stay safe

  • @excossack
    @excossack ปีที่แล้ว

    Cracking job Mr and Mrs Mac. Thanks for the videos.

  • @MohammedAli-hw2zq
    @MohammedAli-hw2zq ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations and well done on your renovation. You have done a fantastic job to a great standard. It's been greatly appreciated by me as a novice 😊

  • @BKutube
    @BKutube ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant extension, brilliant video , brilliant all round.. thanks for sharing..

  • @andykg73
    @andykg73 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's been a great series to watch and so happy for you it's done and turned out so well. I'm pleased to see the foreman Mrs Mac grafting away too.

  • @rodp2310
    @rodp2310 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hats off family Mac. What a great result. 👏👏👏 thanks for taking us along for the ride. Hope you have a great Christmas and some well earned down time before the next project. 😃

  • @bitzbox
    @bitzbox ปีที่แล้ว

    You've done an amazing job and I've loved following the series form the very start. The kitchen looks superb

  • @robthewaywardwoodworker9956
    @robthewaywardwoodworker9956 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a home run, Andy. You should both be very pleased with yourselves. Enjoy the heck out of it and have a very Merry Christmas. It's been fun going along for the ride. Cheers.

  • @tlangdon12
    @tlangdon12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see your finished project. Love the colour scheme. The ceiling plastering in the bedroom,plus the even painting and lighting make it nearly impossible to see the angled part of the ceiling on the video! Congratulations to you and Mrs. Mac, and thanks for sharing the journey. Happy Christmas!

  • @jille9650
    @jille9650 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous job!! You'll enjoy the space for many years to come. I'd love to see how your utility room came out as well.

  • @dougsaunders8109
    @dougsaunders8109 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for bringing us along Andy. Thanks for showing us your finished home (not cheesy). Have a great Christmas to you and the family. Looking forward to what you bring in 2023

  • @deadandgone70
    @deadandgone70 ปีที่แล้ว

    So nice to see the sage green with white counter tops. Was going to do this myself when i move into my first home this year!

  • @robwilkie1
    @robwilkie1 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a sensational result Andy. Have really enjoyed this series. We used to have a big corner lader like yours in our last home. Really miss it now!

  • @chrissimpson364
    @chrissimpson364 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So excited to see this, have loved following this journey with you. Merry Christmas Andy!

  • @paulyoull5472
    @paulyoull5472 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Andy, the house looks fantastic mate.

  • @ipb1966
    @ipb1966 ปีที่แล้ว

    Followed this from day one. Stunning - well done to you and Mrs Mac.

  • @rivergate
    @rivergate ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks really grand, Andy. Well done 👏

  • @fireflyrobert
    @fireflyrobert ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks fantastic, well done and Happy Christmas.

  • @hilmaallen1302
    @hilmaallen1302 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

  • @sergiofernandez3725
    @sergiofernandez3725 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been a great series Andy. You and Mrs Mac have done a great job of that house and garden. Looks fab. I look forward to your new content in 2023. Any chance of bringing back test Tuesday?

  • @brentfrench752
    @brentfrench752 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andy, you and Mrs Mac have done a really marvelous job. Your home is beautiful and you should be very proud of what you created. I think of all the hard work you did that will never be seen. I have truly enjoyed watching you build a dream, and thank you for taking us on this journey with you. I wish you and Mrs Mac a very Merry Christmas, and that the new year will bring much happiness and create wonderful memories in your new home.

  • @Tom-Lahaye
    @Tom-Lahaye ปีที่แล้ว

    These new spaces look great, spacious and cosy at the same time.
    Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too!

  • @BAHATI1943
    @BAHATI1943 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for taking us through your build. Your detailed explaination of all stages has been superb. I am sure both you and your wife must be very pleased and proud of your achievements. Have a great Christmas.

  • @kellyanne7225
    @kellyanne7225 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your kitchen is absolutely gorgeous!!!😍

  • @mikepeacock8385
    @mikepeacock8385 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! My wife also loved it so it might be a mistake that I got her to watch as well 🤔. Also - not cheesy at all, I have been looking forward to this video from the start of the first one in the series.

  • @attlee1945
    @attlee1945 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant series Andy. Loved all the videos. House looks great- well done to you guys.

  • @tahseenashfaq
    @tahseenashfaq ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this video, it’s been amazing to watch and a real eye opener on much hard work goes into extensions

  • @JohnJarvis927
    @JohnJarvis927 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job mate but I was really hoping to see the other half of this job Mrs Mac. We did get a glimpse but you have to admit she was a star. Perhaps she's shy.

  • @colinmiles1052
    @colinmiles1052 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've done a cracking job there! I'm currently helping my son and daughter-in-law with their house in Whitley Bay, not too far from you. They are currently living in Croydon so commuting and doing most of the work ourselves has its challenges I can tell you!

  • @Simezy1
    @Simezy1 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s absolutely beautiful, you’ve done an amazing job well done

  • @metalhead2550
    @metalhead2550 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fantastic job!

  • @kentishbunyip6081
    @kentishbunyip6081 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, just wow! Have a lovely Christmas.

  • @Andy-te6jj
    @Andy-te6jj ปีที่แล้ว

    well done Andy, interesting journey you let us join, Happy Holidays across the Globe

  • @vivienarnold7950
    @vivienarnold7950 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. Thank you for the reveal.

  • @DjGiluk
    @DjGiluk ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Andy and team - great job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @markrowland5393
    @markrowland5393 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful work. Great video. Huge credit to you and Mrs Mac. Merry Christmas to all of you.

  • @VintageStuff
    @VintageStuff ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love how it all turned out!

  • @asifismad
    @asifismad ปีที่แล้ว

    We’ve bought a house, well 3 years ago in cochrane park with an extension which wasn’t done very well. They never moved the kitchen into it either which we didn’t mind but I think that’s what we are doing next year(s). Loved the series. DIY kitchens is where we may head.
    Also as for the en-suite carpet 😢. We have just had lvt tiles installed in ours and it’s really good especially first thing in the morning

  • @ollyb7570
    @ollyb7570 ปีที่แล้ว

    Followed the whole build. Looks amazing. Well done.

  • @davidcousins5493
    @davidcousins5493 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations to you both, great job, loved every episode.

  • @michaeltaylor4824
    @michaeltaylor4824 ปีที่แล้ว

    Carpet in the ensuite; you’ll be wearing a jumper to go down the Bigg Market in the snow next! Very well done; great to see it finished. Slàinte!

  • @k.hussain360
    @k.hussain360 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see the results of all the hard work you and Mrs Mac put in. It looks really nice and homely. I think you need to get some addressable RGB LED's in though, would look brilliant.

  • @bsoher67
    @bsoher67 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed watching your build and hearing your explanations. Great fun! Happy Christmas, and hopes for a great 2023.

  • @andrewmullen4003
    @andrewmullen4003 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking good, great job you and missus mac have done

  • @roberthardy2013
    @roberthardy2013 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well worth the effort by both of you, it’s harder than it looks! Happy Christmas!

  • @sharonmc5192
    @sharonmc5192 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Looks absolutely fantastic. Love the kitchen. Well done for all your efforts. Wish I had the patience time and energy to do this.

  • @mohmda4449
    @mohmda4449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing, well done 💚