Week 2

Well, it's week two and we have done really well so far. New roof has now been done.

Smashed up the tiles in shop 122 and ripped out some of the old boards on the walls.
Getting through the garden clearing and tree surgery!

Quite a bit to be cleared !

Getting there now & found the path !

Day 7

Asbestos has been removed. New roof being put on tomorrow...

Day 6

Garden wall opening is finished so we now have access to the flat.

Have started on clearing the garden.

One of the estate agency boards has now been taken down.

Day 5

Finished clearing the rubbish in Shop 122.

Started on the garden wall to create an opening for access.

Should have that finished tomorrow morning and then start on clearing the garden rubbish away from the back of the shop. Roofing contractor is organised for Friday.

Day 4

Organised the Asbestos removal company for Thursday. Met some more of the local shop keepers. Everyone is very nice and pleased to see us moving in.

Cleared up between the two shops at the back and under the stairs. It has a concrete base so that's useful for a storage area.

Cleared out the drain.

Got the outside tap working.

Started clearing shop 122. Ripped out all the old lino and the bay window box.

Dj

Day 3

More tidying in the courtyard. Looking much better now.
Cut back some of the dead branches on the overhanging tree.

Found the mains drain.

Took off the broken outside toilet door and cleaned all the rubbish out.

Knocked out the timber wall between the shops at the rear.

More of the same tomorrow !

Day 2

Cleaned the windows and put some signs up today in shop 124.

Started to clear the rear courtyard so we can get to the wall which will have the gate in to access the stairway to the flat.

Met with some of the neighbours who were really nice.

Day 1

A good first day. Took loads of photos.

Cleared up the rubbish in Shop 124 . Had a look at the rising damp. Doesn't seem too bad, at the back door turned into a bit of an archaeological dig but not too bad all in all!

Will try to get the car on the forecourt tomorrrow. Some of the local residents have become quite attached to it!

The electric is on in both shops so that's a bonus.

Needs a bit of work here!

Don't think we'll keep the lino Maddie

A job for tomorrow

Dj

Got the Keys!!

Finally picked up the keys to the shops last night after 11 months of patience!

Lots to do now, the real fun begins.

Today's jobs are;

Take some pictures, pick up a ladder, get some keys cut, put some tools together, kettle, tea and coffee and start with clearing the rubbish...

Better go while it's still light!

122-124 Pinner Road
Northwood
Middlesex HA6 1BP

Dj