From City to Smallholding
S1E8 Demolition Chaos as Ceilings Come Down and Plans Take Shape
Season 1, Episode 8
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20m
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 cleared, plans take shape for new plumbing and underfloor heating. Kitchen demolition brings its own challenges, but steady progress—and a brief break at the beach—helps reset before the next phase of the build.
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