100 Year Old Workshop Renovation - Groundworks

[@janwijbrand]

Tons of respect for the hard manual labour you're putting in. It looks like it is going to be a fantastic and character-full workshop!

[@ben-kilner]

🤓🙏🙏🤞

[@maruiacancerngs]

Thаnks for the vlоg I had a misfortune, I was diagnоsed with ovаriаn cаncer. I also crееated a channel and am trying to move in that directiоn, but so far nоt very succеssful((kkf

[@7mus7y]

It's proper stuff, the fella could've used so many shortcuts, amazing stuff

[@tomasgonzalez4819]

💯 The sheer grit you have is more commendable than words can describe!!!

[@andrewarnison2103]

Do the walls have a damp course?

[@rerskins]

My back hurts just watching you. Good on you mate.

[@tressaza]

I got a headache just watching.😅

[@antoniobertocchi5089]

I just wanted to say how much I love your environmentally conscious methods - re; your reuse of old broken masonry, bricks, fill, and your buying used and remaindered items off the net. I have a 1905 4-storey brick Edwardian that I bought 20 years ago after a fire, and I've spent my years slowly upgrading and trying to make it the most efficient, off grid living space for myself and three others. I've always tried to do so with the least amount new material as possible. I did this first out of necessity ( I was a student for the first 8 years), and now, just to try to be better. This has made me what we call a "dumpster-diver" here in Canada, or what my Welsh friend says is called a "skip-surfer", or maybe it was a "skip- scammer" over in the UK. Anyway, this is because most construction sites where I live throw away massive amounts of good brick, wood, insulation, and pvc, if they have it left over at the end of a job. I'm loving your project, and especially your methods.

[@dreed1058]

Thks for sharing your story. I'm a 68-year-old grandma now, but in my 30's I retrieved tons of bricks and built walkways and garden structure - husband was no help at all (no longer my hubbie, lol😅). Always enjoyed physical work!

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏 your project sounds amazing and a true labour of love!

[@mrmrmrcaf7801]

You have moisture inside because all the rainwater that runs off the roof collects at the foundation, the membrane you put in only helps the cement not to lose its juice until it hardens, this membrane deteriorates over time and does not hold the moisture for long (they say damp proof membrane should last 20 years but after 10 year it is all holed up). If you want to get rid of mold and moisture, install gutters and collect all the rainwater through pipes to a sewer. There is no membrane that can last underground for a long time, everything is destroyed over time and water will continue to collect through the brick foundation, this brick foundation always draws moisture in. Also make a cement walkway around the house and mix in some water glass sealer to stop water from seeping through the cement, this way you will get rid of any kind of moisture in the house. I'm on my 3rd renovation in 50 years of our 100+ year old house and I know all about brick foundations and moisture. I recently got rid of all kinds of moisture and mold from our house, not through interior insulations, etc....it's the outside that matters. We had our interiors insulated like Fort Knox and moisture still appeared here and there. It is a very common problem in the rainy European areas.

[@fredbompard7097]

It is a good advice to take care of the water outside of the house. A french drain must be dig around it to evacuate water.

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Love your style, mate! Hands-on, even the sledge, and recycling everything! Great project!

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the project 🤓🙏

[@GlennMcMahon-j3y]

I admire the fact you try and reuse whatever building material you can and it all doesn't go into the dumpster or the skip as you call them in the UK. The amount of useable building materials that go to the dump here in North America is mind boggling! Keep up the good work!

[@tommyer1313]

So I’m sitting here, having my coffee and enjoying nature, it’s currently snowing and very cold. Your video popped up and I watched it, and then proceeded to watch ALL of your videos. To be so young and know so much just amazes me. I loved remodeling and restoring my homes and reusing what I could when I could with what little money I had. I’m in my 60s now and I think I have 1 more restoration left in me for the next phase of my life, and watching you is making me anticipate that adventure. Thanks Ben. Can’t wait to see what you do next. Kudos to you.

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you! Wishing you the best with your next project 🤩🤩

[@babydahl9424]

Ben is the man, the myth, the legend for sure. Can we just take a second to give props to Dave? He worked that equipment like it was an extension of himself. It was so fluid and he made it look so easy.

[@ben-kilner]

He has definitely earned the name Digger Dave 😄 it is his happy place ❤️

[@fairandinformed6477]

You may be tired of hearing it but your soundtrack is the perfect combination of birdsong, machine and tool sounds, and helpful narration!

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you for the feedback 🙏🙏

[@stewlarsen709]

Loving this project. You're resourceful with all of those marketplace finds and not at all afraid of hard work. You're crushing this stuff!

[@maruiacancerngs]

Thаnks for the vlоg I had a misfortune, I was diagnоsed with ovаriаn cаncer. I also crееated a channel and am trying to move in that directiоn, but so far nоt very succеssful((vd

[@ben-kilner]

🙏🙏

[@sappersteve1443]

I'll say one thing young Man; you're not frightened of hard work. Well done; I can't wait to see the end result!

[@ben-kilner]

😄🙏

[@Thornsworks]

I love EVERYTHING about these videos and I'm so glad my partner stumbled upon them and linked them to me. The re-use of local materials, cheaping out SMARTLY, the timelapses of removals, it's all just so perfect and I cant wait to see more!!

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏 glad you are both enjoying the series! Next episode just came out 🤓

[@1437dk]

It is a pleasure to see this young man take advantage of existing building materials and use common sense and good craftsmanship. I look forward to seeing further progress.

[@PeterJessenDK]

Recycling rubble and construction waste on site is just genious. A real energy and CO2 saver.

[@lucyb15]

What a great project! I especially liked the debris sorting, soil sifting and all the hard work that's very doable for one persistent person.

[@samnathan2709]

I thought you were mad at the start reusing all that concrete but actually this is what people should be doing on these small renovations, respect the hard work you’re putting into this

[@andrewwilson8317]

This so reminds me of when I built my house. Bought a derelict workshop and converted it to a house on a minimal budget. I bought a worn out digger that was little more than scrap. 3 months rebuilding it got it into decent condition. Sold it for a decent profit after house was done. Same with my big van and trailer. Made 4K profit on all 3 after using them to do house, carry materials, dump runs etc. I joined several self build groups and bought a lot of leftover materials at much reduced costs. Bought and renovated a saw mill to do my own lumber recutting. All told probably saved 20-30k on building costs. You can do it if you put your mind to it and not scared to graft. This excellent video proves that?

[@andrewdarnley4608]

70 year old Aussie here who started doing this sort of work at 16. I ended up as a guitar maker with my steel framed and clad workshop which totally sterile compared to this beautiful building. Great future workspace, bravo mate.

[@ben-kilner]

🙏❤️

[@otakelblanchemanor0659]

I'd say weeks of work compacted in 23 minutes! Fantastic!! So good to see... upcycling, recycling and repreposing! And a big hand to Digger Dave. Made short work of what would have taken forever and omg! the amount of buried rubble!! Merry Christmas!!

[@ben-kilner]

Digger Dave definitely saved the day on this one 😅. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@baxterboy23]

Absolutely fantastic, an incredible amount of work done and lots more to go but It's gonna look brilliant. Loving this series 👍👍👍

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@robsealsey5052]

One tip from someone who grew up farming and doing manual labor. Let the weight of the tool do its work. Watching you swing that sledge hurts my back and arms, use its own momentum to accomplish the task and you won't gas out as fast and you'll end up making good steady progress.

[@ben-kilner]

👌🙏

[@neutonrenda2303]

Wow Ben, you sure are one hell of a hard working bloke. I'm floored by how much you've done in such a short time. I'm really getting a huge amount of respect for what you are capable of. The pile of aggregate didn't look like ten tonnes until you started spreading it out, it was an endless supply lol, looking at the pile and how thick you laid it inside, I was thinking there's no way. What a transformation, 🫣, gobsmacked.👍❤️

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 😄!

[@neutonrenda2303]

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New year's, full of love and laughter, family and friends. Merry Christmas.🎄❤️

[@ben-kilner]

Legend 🙏❤️ thank you! You too, have a wonderful Christmas and new year 🥳🥳

[@mollyzhang-zr8jo]

I love what you did with the pile of rubbish and dirt. Such a great idea! You are a hardworking person.

[@cynthiacollett6233]

You must be the thriftiest, hardest-working, innovative, environmentally conscious guy I’ve ever watched…amazing! Great videos..thanks!

[@SharekGadd]

Fantastic work on a wonderful project. Just a bit of Dad advice for you: You did well to drop the grade around the exterior but I fear you’ve made a pond without any sort of perimeter drain. I can’t see your whole plan, but it looks like you could have issues with water trying to make it back into your space. A 12”x12” trench with 4” perforated pipe, routed with the appropriate fall off of the property, covered to grade with washed stone, would remedy it. Hopefully that wasn’t too annoying but it’s what I do. Cheers!

[@ben-kilner]

🤓🙏 there is just enough gradient for a surface channel to run alongside any paving and the guttering will remove all water from the roof 👍

[@lehcyfer]

I can't like it enough times it deserves to. Hat off, Ben, i'm deeply impressed with your hard work and vision

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 😍🙏

[@PaulBlake-x6s]

Ben - this is all so well done - endorses faith in the future - respect

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@myriamham-four595]

Il est vraiment très agréable à entendre parler. Il a une façon délicieuse de parler. Son intonation, sa cadence, sa façon de prononcer, est délicate. De plus, il a une très belle voix, un merveilleux accent. Il pourrait dire ce qu'il veut, tout passerait. Il est de ces personnes qui dès qu'elles ouvrent la bouche, vous écouter.

[@ben-kilner]

That is very kind of you to say 😄❤️

[@myriamham-four595]

@@ben-kilner It's sincere. I wish you a very, very happy, joyful, constructive, wonderful New Year. Keep doing what you're doing. You do it very well. And if I'm sure of one thing, it's that you will progress.

[@vincenash1358]

Having bought an old house and spent 7 years slowly doing it up I appreciate the hard slog it is , but also the love of the hard slog 😂

[@pa1668]

73 now, managed to rebuild all of our three different family home when in my thirties, two dodgy knees and various other problems means I'm reduced to only being able to do the odd painting job around the home.you remind me of a young me !...mind how you go and well done.. your body

[@doubletrouble0833]

Your brilliant using the old cement as your base 👍😁and sand from the other side to cover the broken cement.

[@annajohnson739]

Your work is meticulous. I respect that. I like the fact that there’s no music or bling to your videos. Just hard work and results. Going to be a beautiful.

[@laurencejohnson4106]

Splendid progress and renovating that building will keep you fit.

[@fredlarge8209]

Thanks!

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you for your support! Hugely appreciated 🙏❤️🙏

[@thatoneguy6725]

I'd watch this if it were an hour long. Thanks for sharing.

[@ben-kilner]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥳

[@hardcorvancour]

I've been waiting for this all week ❤

[@ben-kilner]

😄❤️

[@andrewwatson5346]

Excellent video update thank you. I am really enjoying your renovation videos and show with hard work redundant building can have a further life and they don’t need pulling down. Well done

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you Andrew 🙏🙏

[@paulwalker9423]

The hard graft your putting in lad is plain for us all to see your winning

[@AT02129]

Cup of coffee on a Saturday morning and a new video pops up. Bliss.

[@ben-kilner]

😄🙏 another one will be out soon… 🤓

[@tomcross9077]

I quite like those 6 and 8 pane windows. And their colour! Maybe the new windows won't be like that, but they give the exterior loads of charm!

[@bobkendall1805]

I watch with envy! I remember having and doing similar projects, always on my own where possible. With old age, and replacement bits and pieces, my projects are all screen bound now. I wish you luck in all you do. Thanks

[@tropifiori]

In my younger days I moved 20 cubic meters of soil with a shovel and wheel barrow. I appreciate how hard you worked. I would like to send you a case of linament for your back! Kudos and best wishes with your project Frank (Virginia, USA)

[@terryross1754]

Very impressive ! I don't recall seeing any other project that has reclaimed/recycled so much material that most would have scrapped. And you are achieving a technically mission-appropriate result with minimum expense, and excellent eco-friendliness. You make it look easy, but there is a lot of nous, knowledge, and very hard work involved. Respect !

[@ben-kilner]

🙏❤️

[@josefinematildehansenvonki2384]

11:18 thank you for making affect with litter and crash in the soil. You have my respect.

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

0:46 There's something satisfying about seeing the shockwave after you sledge hammer further away from the point of impact haha

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

11:29 Actually looks like some really nice top soil to plant something with. My wife would be all over this project haha

[@ben-kilner]

😄🤓

[@graemecrumley2534]

Great work Ben,, your place is looking fantastic. Hard work but this is going to be a superb place.

[@ben-kilner]

🤓🤞🤞

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi 👋🏻 Ben. What a transformation already 😊 That digger a was just the help you needed 👍🏻 Then you worked your socks off moving 10 tons of stone 😮 Well done 👏🏻 Love your way of editing your videos.

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 😄 glad you are enjoying the series 🙏🙏

[@kareliask]

Cheers to the KZbin algorithm for this one, so much backbreaking work done here and you somehow make it look easy.

[@gillie-monger3394]

That was some hard raft right there. Well done! Can't wait for the next episode now. Brilliant.

[@ben-kilner]

🙏❤️ next episode just out!

[@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh]

you have my deepest respect Mr.Ben, you're doin all this without assistance of a power tools🎉hammering that floor with your bare hands instead....

[@mrMacGoover]

14:55 Oh wow! A buried staircase that probably lead to a mystery dungeon! Clearly you can make out the beginning of the stairs at this timestamp!😲😳

[@GarethWonfor]

I did wonder if it might be cellar steps. Curiosity alone would have had me digging it out! ;)

[@ben-kilner]

I did a small exploratory dig but worked out there would not be enough headroom for straight ahead and no sign of arches or lintels to the left of right at ground level. I suspect a coal bunker or other sort of pit 👍

[@mrstephenthomas100]

I had forgotten what it feels like to have a good clear up round an outbuilding. Very impressed with your recycling attention to detail. In my day it didn't seem as relevant as it does now. The best thing of course, is that my back isn't hurting and someone else has done the work !!

[@nailgunnercolbeck]

You my friend are a inspiration to all! All this done on your own. Well done 👍💫

[@jeanhorseman9364]

Beautiful project, beautiful editing. A pleasure to watch! Very glad to have found your channel. Such hard work ❤

[@ben-kilner]

Welcome to the channel 🤩🥳

[@rontanser9369]

I’m loving your videos. You are a good speaker and explain yourself very well. You’re certainly a hard worker.👍 and I’m very impressed with the way you are improving the place. Look forward to seeing it finished

[@ben-kilner]

🙏🙏

[@mickjabber7042]

Watching this reminds me of the times when I still had that kind of energy and was renovating my first 1920s house from bottom to top, from left to right. Do take care of your back though and do listen to your body closely.

[@dougwilson4537]

My arms are aching from just watching you sledge out all of that concrete! Then shovelling out all the packed earth! Whew!🥵 Nice to see you re-use the aggregate as underfill. Too many times I've seen that go right to the landfill. Great video, with shots of all the 'little gaffers' hanging around. 🐔🐓🐦 🙂 And I love the high tech switch for the dump trailer.😁 Cheers!😊

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🤓🙏

[@photondpi]

this is my exact same idea once i settle at a stable rate. Thank you for showing the beauty in restoring etc.

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

Well that was epic! Well done as per usual. I feel your pain for the want of a smaller truck.

[@ben-kilner]

😅🙏

[@ephemerics]

I love how you’re using a pink wheelbarrow for all this rough work.

[@Rasam3]

Rád sleduji proměny starého domu v příjemný přístav k žití. Je osvěžující sledovat změny a pokroky ve stavebnictví. Zejména když se zapojuje duch, manuální schopnost, dobré řemeslné dovednosti, síla a mládí, což je dobrá kombinace.

[@badrinair]

Respect mate. literally back breaking work .

[@brendanriggs]

What an Awesome renovation series! We also loved seeing all these old buildings on our recent trip to the UK. Keep up the amazing work. Watching from Australia.

[@ben-kilner]

Welcome to the channel 🤩 greetings from 🇬🇧

[@robertunderwood3393]

You are such an incredibly hard working man

[@hpot53]

Back breaking work you did! Cheers from Ken in Alabama USA

[@nigel8247]

Total respect with all that hard work👍

[@mirthcastle]

Wow, you did almost all that by hand, I am so impressed!

[@kdurden-t9w]

You are a machine! Great work. Loving this series.

[@ben-kilner]

😄🙏❤️

[@Julia-zd4cs]

Great job and skils. I enjoy watching the progress.

[@djexplain]

Dude my back aches just watching you!! Seeing the lorries and building bags I suspect you must be near me (I'm in East Grinstead) Amazing I've just stumbled over your fab videos and it seems to be on my door step! I shall watch them all now.

[@ben-kilner]

😄❤️

[@autobot513]

I am really enjoying the progress you are making. It is great to see that you reuse materials when possible. Best of the holidays to you from Vancouver Island.

[@ben-kilner]

Happy holidays! Best wishes from 🇬🇧

[@niallkennedy23]

Bloody well done Ben. The place is shaping up nicely with all your hard work!

[@kitsurubami]

Beautiful work, so well done!! Thank you for sharing with us. I'm enjoying this series!

[@paulstevens865]

You sir, are a real grafter. I'm only 11 minutes in and watching you is making my back ache.

[@DavidBolch-x2q]

First time I have seen your channel . I’m really impressed by your shovel work ! It reminds me of what I used to do and sometimes still do . Hats off to you 👍

[@sarahgoodman6410]

Loving your painstaking recycling of raw materials! Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheBudgieCake]

When I watch you videos my back hurts so much and the workshop is incredible.

[@TomWilson-ir6uq]

First time I have seen your video and I’m hooked. Very impressed with the way you recycle so much. Well done and looking forward to your next video. Merry Christmas 😊

[@ben-kilner]

Welcome to the channel 😍🙏

[@ammeblancolopez7169]

An inspiring watch this video is. Loads of respect for the hard work put into this project 👏

[@markdyballuk]

what a wonderful job you made, bloody hard work so well done

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@shortsweettoo]

Fantastic! I started watching this series when you posted your first short on this project, then restored your chimney. Very much looking forward to seeing this project to completion. Nicely done so far.

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the series 🤓👍

[@happymark1805]

this is a massive improvement

[@gretchen_needs_a_dog]

Just found you and love your work and videos. My husband walked in and had lots of questions, so I shared it with him. Hopefully that will be another subscriber. ❤

[@ben-kilner]

Welcome to the channel 😄🥳

[@wwilll]

That looks like lots of very hard work, exellent job. Re-using the old paving and sorting the rubbish very time consuming. Looking forward to the end result.

[@thenullco]

Incredible work. You made that floor look like a cheesecake. Unbaked, no less!

[@hellzerr]

So satisfying to watch that. I have watched you since Instagram, and now seeing you here, I just have to say… smart move going to KZbin! One-man army!

[@ben-kilner]

🙏❤️

[@andrewwidolff8798]

Things I wish I had: Digger Dave's digger and this guy's back! Nice work!

[@tonyblunsum2547]

You sir are a proper grafter 💪well done !

[@TunnelTrek]

Incredible job Ben. Excellent watch. Great progress. Don't overdo it, that was backbreaking work 💪

[@katreenanoble6906]

Love the kitty getting in on excitement

[@SeryogaErshov]

Респект тебе 👍 всегда легче построить с нуля чем отремонтировать! А ты молодец 👏

[@soilnrock1979]

Having worked as a geotechnician for a couple of years I have a good feeling about how much time and work and energy it takes to accomplish all these tasks. I always laugh when they dig graves in movies in like 20 minutes - with a spoon and a fork 🙂 Awesome performance, can't wait to see the final result. Have a nice christmas!

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you, you too 🎄🙏

[@allenharris2549]

Merry Christmas Miss Tia, you’re an amazing young lady. Dad earns a toast too.

[@henrycartwright7124]

Amazing resourcefulness and the filtration was weirdly satisfying to watch!

[@ben-kilner]

😄🙏

[@120Livi]

That's some seriously impressive hand digging! I bet you were aching after that!

[@ben-kilner]

Slept very well 😅

[@brandonaitken1180]

You have a fantastic work ethic!

[@Slikx666]

A little something for Christmas. 🥳

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🤩🙏🙏 it will go towards new camera gear for the channel 📹

[@Slikx666]

@ben-kilner That sounds good. 😀👍

[@dman1z90]

Haha, literally thought to myself near the end "wonder if he's gonna run a compactor over that" and literally as i had the thought you pulled out the compactor