From City to Smallholding
S1E6 Starting With the Worst Room to Tackle Damp and Structural Damage
Season 1, Episode 6
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16m
Gavin and Nicole begin renovation where the problems are most severe, taking on damp issues in their 120-year-old farmhouse. Ceilings come down, crumbling floorboards are exposed, and long-hidden issues surface as real work begins. Along the way, they uncover an original slate hearth and remove old security gates that no longer serve the house. After a demanding week, the couple step back to recognize tangible progress—proof that starting with the hardest room can pay off.
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S1E7 Touring the Farm and Planning th...
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S1E8 Demolition Chaos as Ceilings Com...
Demolition ramps up as Gavin and Nicole strip ceilings and walls back to expose the true condition of their Welsh smallholding. Damp issues and poor past work come to light, reinforcing the need for breathable materials and proper structural upgrades. As usable materials are salvaged and waste is...
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S1E9 Tearing Down Walls and Revealing...
Week nine of the renovation puts interior demolition front and center as Gav tackles wall stripping on his own, relying on skill and experience to manage the physical demands of the job. As this old house begins to open up, surprises appear—including adopted cattle tangled in blackberry bushes ju...
