Our Plan Approved… Footings Are Now Poured

In this week’s extension update: we clear and confirm our drain connection, prep the sub-base, get full structural approval for our party wall plan, and pour the finished footings – all fully up to current building regulations. 📋 WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO: ✅ Cleared & tested the existing drain – confirmed connected correctly to the main downpipe ✅ Compacted hardcore & laid 50mm sand blinding ready for DPM ✅ Structural engineer confirmed approval – we can keep the existing party wall as planned ✅ Dug the plinth base for our new structural column ✅ Installed rainwater pipe – fully insulated & boxed to meet building regs ✅ Marked level lines, pumped concrete & vibrated for a solid, void-free finish NEXT WEEK: Brickwork & block laying starts with Matt & Luke! 👇 LET ME KNOW: Have you ever had to pause work while waiting for structural sign-off? #ExtensionWork #BuildingRenovation #Footings #UKBuilding #StructuralEngineer #DudleyBuilds #HomeExtension