Day 20

Martyn spent frustrating day on phone to B & Q re missing items from delivery whilst also trying to do his job
Was promised missing items will be sent in two days. Gaps and holes in wall plaster filled and more painting continued. Tiling around sink area completed.

Day 19

Delayed start today as workmen had to go elsewhere to sort out someone else's problem ! From 12.45 pm until 7.45 pm work continued on wall tiling, the colourful splashback  fitted and drawers under hob assembled and fitted. At end of day we were informed of some other problems, namely, that wrong size door for the floor cabinet next to oven unit,  was delivered ( 600 mm instead of 500 mm ) and one end panel missing.....very annoying ! This will now cause 'hold up ' to the tiling.

Day 18

Men decided to work today, Saturday, so had break from noise and dust and left Martyn at home whilst I went shopping. Returned late afternoon to discover hob installed and tiling of wall on left hand side now completed.
The dust is settling everywhere even though doors are kept shut !

Day 17

Yesterday's problem with pull out larder now corrected....only thing is there are 2 holes at outer corners of doors where hinges had to be removed. Oven unit fitted and yippee, washing machine connected, so Martyn spared the visit to the laundrette tomorrow morning !

Day 16

Powerful electrical saw in operation cutting worktop to fit on oven side of room. Tall cabinet now cut to fit space at end, by conservatory door. More cabinets assembled and fitted. After workmen left , noticed the 'pull out' larder cabinet assembled incorrectly ( ie shelves installed rather than pull out baskets !), hence door hinges in wrong places....oops !

Day 15

First problem encountered today ! Tall cabinet does not fit intended space. Construction boss did not accept my permission to cut unit until he had spoken to Martyn and gained  his permission ! More units assembled and fitted. Lots of drilling noises. Kitchen beginning to take shape.Workmen left at 7.30 pm. Hole for extractor fan drilled.

Day 14

Workmen arrived with copper and drain pipes. Today has been a very, very dusty day with more sanding down of walls. Undercoat applied to ceiling and walls. Sink unit and some of the base units assembled.