Stair template - the real stair case will be an almost hidden steel frame with wooden treads. The treads of the template are in the correct places, the rest of the supporting structure isn't. On the left of the picture is the steel column which will support the roof.

The last stone on the front wall goes in.

Slate threshold for the bin and bike store.

Preparing the threshold for the front door.

Cutting the threshold slate.

Gas excavation needs to be re-instated. I've waited 6 weeks for this to be completed so I can take the hoardings down.

The hoardings come down!

Brick acid to clean the stone work.

5m steel support column arriving.

We have a letter box!