Church Conversion Success Story - The Restoration Man - S02 EP11 - Home Renovation

Witness the incredible journey of Phil and Joanne as they transform a Gothic Revival church into their dream family home. Battling budget challenges, financial strains, and unpredictable weather, this couple's determination conquers all. From a leaking roof to a stunning living space, follow the highs and lows of this unique restoration. Can they keep the church as their family home despite the financial hurdles? Find out in this gripping episode of The Restoration Man.
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The Restoration Man features architect George Clarke as he explores the UK, discovering unique buildings being transformed into homes. Each episode highlights a different historical structure, like windmills, churches, and towers, focusing on their restoration, architectural significance, and the personal stories of the homeowners involved. This series blends history, architecture, and inspiring renovation tales.
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[@XanthusBarnabas]

I'm a late comer to this show...and as a carpenter, cabinet and tile fitter, I must admit, the first video of this restoration project was the most stressful for me to watch in this series (so far). How many times have I repaired/restored work started by homeowners who have watched a TV show, seen a pic in a magazine, or Pinterest and said "I can do that"...as Phil had done. Dozens, if not hundreds... Top marks to this couple and God bless them; they really pushed themselves, they literally had no idea what they were doing...but they survived, and I bet, learned from this experience. Top Marks to George as well; his ability to encourage them, while trying to keep them focused is amazing... My great-uncle, who was a boatwright, and from whom I learned (initially by pulling nails from boards and bending them back straight) would have slapped them upside the head with a board... P.S. for anyone who has taken the time/trouble to read my diatribe and are trying to restore an old structure, as George constantly alluded to in the first video: "put the bloody roof up first...!" You'll save yourself a ton of trouble...

[@harbourdogNL]

And folks don't realise that a reno is twice the work of a new build. And more expensive.

[@Tom-Lahaye]

Nine years later now and they still rent it out as a holiday let, but I'm happy they still own the place and can move in whenever they're ready for it, it's such a nice place. Not making the mistakes would have saved them a considerable amount of money I think, but the rotted roof and spire still were an unwelcome extra cost which was outside their powers.

[@englishrose4388]

It breaks my heart that with their passion for this building--they aren't able to live in it yet. I admire their tenacity and that they found a way to keep it, even if they can't move in just yet. What a gorgeous building and restoration. And the spire study!! So fantastic!

[@berwynluxe2751]

They sold it. It was then sold twice more. Nice house. Not worth £525k!

[@vandalmeida.30.09]

I really love these churche houses designers... this one is fab. This show is better than any movie, it has drama, funy, real beautiful people, no make up, real lives, gorgeus fotos, so, is complete... and the host is 💔! Tks from Brazil 🇧🇷!

[@midgie4410]

I love the windows and the cozy nook off the dining area. Also the stack of logs nestled next to the fireplace. I'm happy for these hard working people! What a vision!

[@marthabergin9023]

They did a fab job. Hope they get to live there and enjoy it

[@songs4thesoul]

Thanks for the video. Love this show.

[@derekstocker6661]

Has the steeple got a lightning conductor at all, did not see one evident. Lovely restoration and superb home and obviously now worth so much more than at the start, so pleased they still have it and what a great investment, well done George for looking after them!

[@susanhernandez7290]

Just beautiful, peaceful!

[@jul4275]

I have watch almost e be very episodes amazing what all these people go through. . Always wondering what happened to all these people A lot of them ran out of money. So happy that you are going back to visit and see if they are still living there or sale. I love diy but I would never take up anything like this especially after our kitchen renovation that is still in the making because of money and use being the only worker. 7 year still not done . Thank you for this wonderful show. Please more.

[@berwynluxe2751]

Fab home, brilliant village. They sold it. And it was sold again twice. Wish i had bought it in 2018!!

[@arinetagvor9493]

OHHHH MYYY WoooooRLD,......this project is one of the bestestttest

[@karlkamal2047]

Absolutely stunning..

[@GladBurgio]

It's gorgeous! I hope they have moved in permanently now! Cheers!

[@gilessteve]

I think I'd have rubbed some linseed oil into those pews before I tried to sell them.

[@fonhollohan2908]

Really happy for them to hear that they still have the property after all their stress and hard work. Yes, on any project you have to be on site even if your building a small cottage. Its the worst mistake anyone can make in a building project as large as this one was. Nevertheless its a stunning gorgeous church/ home.

[@berwynluxe2751]

They sold it. And it was sold again twice

[@scouser2010ify]

I lived in Cumbria for four years the winters are brutal there I moved back home to Liverpool in the end. Oil don’t deal with it haha

[@waltertaljaard1488]

Would have refrained from rebuilding the steeple immediately after finding out the costs of that. Just stretch the top roofline towards the gable wall. And re use some of the of the good remaining beams in the steeple, including the slates, to do so. 30.000 pounds less. But then again, been a builder (roofer) for 12 years. Although overhere in the Netherlands we use ceramic tiles instead of slate. Only very fancy and ancient medieval buildings have slate roofs.

[@YamiKisara]

Maybe they couldn't change it because it's protected as a herritage site?

[@terencehawkes3933]

Heritage would not allow that - for sure.

[@jorgegustavoortiz7717]

Beautiful...

[@mattneillninasmom]

A Tutorial in "What Not To Do": 1) Don't leave off weather protection - especially, at the start of Winter, so that the interior gets damaged. 2) Don't start such a project with an unrealistic budget - or, an Engineer's report, and then run out of money a quarter way through the build. 3) Don't start putting the spire on the roof when you know the sun will go down before it can be completed. 4) Don't expect that the sale of filthy and water-damaged pews are going to sell for top dollar. 5) Don't go off to China, for Godssake, in the middle of the job! What on earth were these people THINKING!?

[@PabloBD]

Revisit at 37:40

[@ellee2937]

George Clark when u say to the camera “is there enough & to finish the project?” & that they need fix the roof cos of rain seepage One wonders if u tell the owners that as well? Cos u e there to help as u said 😳

[@toodlesoops7761]

So incredible with all these shows that people incur massive debt and then, yup let's have another child - P.S. the approximate cost for each child is now over 1 million dollars - good luck

[@charliebrown5755]

How do they heat it

[@gayleralan]

Radiators

[@lisaherzog3462]

I wonder how they are doing now in 2023

[@berwynluxe2751]

They sold it. And it was sold again twice

[@simonlloyd7557]

over budget, bank won't lend, pregnant again, we want to be in by christmas, im ill, planning said no, builders didn't turn up, flooded with light, atrocious weather, in by next christmas, breaking point, flooded with light again.

[@BlackMagickMike]

This show promotes irresponsibility.

[@raluktandara]

This guy has no clue whatsoever. No taste,not god at maths …. They sold it after many years and lost money.