Huge Leak & Massive Damage - Chateau Life 🏰 EP 350

[@toots4205]

I really like how open and honest you are with your place in your vlogs now. I gotta say it makes me enjoy your vids even more now. Good luck with the leak. As an owner of a large, old, sometimes leaky building myself, I feel for ya.

[@girlnorthof60]

Hey Toots... I just love your handle & a reason to say "Hey Toots" 👋😁

[@toots4205]

@@girlnorthof60 😂 thanks

[@Robin-xr2tz]

@@girlnorthof60😂

[@katherineb6102]

The never ending joys of being a homeowner. It's always something...or the car. 🙃

[@allisonmitchell4685]

never-ending story or a bird just hitting the same window every year. i He was younger and had more resources he’s could make an impact. He’s living in 3/4 of a “Chatea” that has a kitchen the size of a london flat and loads of unliveable bedrooms - to what end? content? downsize to a maisonette & enjoy his life - he’s never going to get on top of the

[@SuperShell33]

Bugger!!! Waterproofing/re-rendering the gable end looks like a huge job. On the upside, at least the roof is sound!

[@BarbB56]

Oh Phil. One step forward and two steps back. Hope you don’t get disheartened.X

[@helloworld5182]

That’s why the aristocrats had all those servants! The gardens were all kept manicured and maintenance on the house was looked after. It is definitely a challenge for you to take care of all this history. I wish you had help and pray you don’t burn out. Keep plugging along. Your vlogs are very interesting.

[@RijackiTorment]

Do you ever just sit back and imagine what it all looked like when it was first build and the owners had a full staff to care for everything? It's absolutely gorgeous in its current state but how amazing it would have been back then. I think it's wonderful you're taking such care of the chateau and its grounds and trying to bring it back to full splendor.

[@GreatScot48]

In the states they sell a water proofing paint by the name Dry-loc. It is used to seal walls in a cellar, but I don't see why you can't use it outside. Perhaps they have a similar paint in France.

[@margiecraig6077]

That's frustrating! So sorry! Have you ever shown a tour of the Chapel? I'd live to see it.

[@kathywillis7459]

He has quite awhile ago.

[@elainetickner7029]

I was wondering exactly the same while I was watching the video. I would love to see inside.

[@Grandma_NC]

Definitely talk to Billy. He may have a safer way for you to reach the wall. Can you trap the little critters that are in you pond/moat? I thought animal control was looking into it.

[@marytaylor9185]

He has scaffolding, and a brother named Michael! 🙂

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Oh no Phil! It’s always something. One step forward and two backwards. Michael is using an epoxy. Good luck investigating the proper solution. xx

[@ritacarlson9522]

So very sorry Phil...water it sure can do damage quickly.

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

Michael and Billy are good choices for help. 🥰

[@Anyone4music]

What a beautiful château landscape.

[@inkmetal1]

So sorry about the leak. A self watering house is never good. Good luck.

[@aprilk1948]

Have you placed traps along the trail of your little critter "friends"?

[@karenmorrison8112]

The Chateau and grounds have a charm and mystery about it. I am sure you you well get on top of the leaks. You are onto it.

[@pathoodjoy]

Oh No! I just read the video title. Praying things can be salvaged. Watching with trepidation and hope.

[@jennifermansfield8382]

Agreed especially as the daffodils were looking gorgeous

[@dennispatrick4999]

I hope you can get the leak fixed soon.

[@mavep2855]

Hope the rain stops and everything gets a chance to dry out. Good luck finding the source of the leak/s and repairing the problem areas. 🙏❤️

[@nelks1284]

The birds singing is beautifully!

[@BerylMatcham]

There is always something to do in old houses , yours is just bigger than most ,being a chateau . I'm sure you will figure it out. x You are a really talented man x 😊 Good luck

[@kathywillis7459]

Totally off topic Phil… would love to hear more about the history of your chateau sometime. I know that part of it was taken down due to the window tax, but I don’t remember you sharing the actual history like who built it and such. Would be interesting! All the best wishes!

[@shirpaten]

As with most trials and tribulations, there is a remedy. Consult, research and carry on!

[@sharonvitori4101]

In the states we have a product called Dri Lock to keep it from coming thru block

[@josephinewills8647]

Oh Phillip, One Step Forward Three Steps Back 🙊🙈 Sending You Tons of Love , Your Living Your Beautiful Dream 👌👍🥰🥰🥰

[@Studiodorg]

In your thumbnail, you resemble Obi Wan Kenobi/Alec Guinness in Star Wars. 😎

[@jimhirst]

Phil, by the look at things the Chatue will cost thousands to bring it up to scratch. But as long as your happy that,'s all that matters.

[@SweetOne.]

Life in an ancient stone building = pointing, rendering & painting. Fix roof. Never a year off. Interesting that they didn't put a façade on the outside to protect the cinder block from absorbing water and only rendered it. I wonder if they had plans for another extension that didn't get done? It really needs a protective façade after it dries out.

[@cillewagner7991]

Everything is really looking so nice❤

[@bigd4746]

You’re really a lot calmer than I would be about it. Water invasion is so scary.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

You are so fortunate to have constant challenges. Hard to image if work was current and you actually had time to enjoy reading a book. 👍👍👍

[@frenchfarmhouseflair]

Oh the life of a chateau owner… it’s always something!😅 I’m grateful for people like you who are saving the old historic chateau’s. Good luck Phil 🍀 you can do it!!

[@Wren9]

Outside looks great! Re waterproof, do you think you should get someone else to do it? Rain, rain, go away, come again another day! Keep going, every job you do is one more off the list 💯🏃‍♀️

[@Darren_Nicola]

Think billy’s waterproof swimming pool stuff for his patio was £70- tub you never know they might have some left over after they finish the job fingers crossed 🤞 and let you have a bit

[@susangriffiths8621]

Not good about the leaking, sorry to hear but at least you know how and where it is coming from. So enjoyed the walk with you. I am sure the local wildlife organisation would be happy to advise and assist with your rodent infestation. You seem so much happier and positive lately. Take care. ❤

[@TLMarzewski]

Goodness those critters! Hopefully the repair work means you can do it the right way and it lasts!

[@nelleg152]

Always something to do. ❤

[@nancyaubel4207]

Your property is so beautiful and it is so good to see you smiling again! Thanks for taking us along!

[@normamurray4450]

Always something if you're a home owner. Sorry about the leak Phil, maybe Billy can help?

[@mcurrie2886]

You could remove the rotten fence along the driveway. So much work. Good thing you are young. But it’s a very nice place.

[@laurenglass4514]

Michael really knows how to use the product and what it is!

[@wandacasper5612]

Good luck. Stay safe

[@lyndamorrissey6646]

This is good seeing different view of your home enjoying this

[@janetkennedy5940]

Another rainy spell another problem. Sorry to see this one on so much of that huge end wall. Hope you can get it waterproofed soon.

[@sandrabutcher1961]

Hope you get the leak problem sorted soon

[@loverizzato9081]

Oh Billy has a ton of scaffolding too!! Good luck Phil!

[@laurensouthgate2458]

I can see why you fell in love with the place.

[@malagastehlaate9923]

Phil wish you the best of luck with your leak... and getting rid of your pests... But hope things will be sorted soon... The views were lovely.

[@suehall3298]

You have got this hopefully 🙏🍀👍 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@lindagage7315]

Rain rain go away!

[@GayleRussell20]

🙃 Dang! It's always something!

[@nodi1234]

One of the best Chanels - so subscribe 👍

[@Toomanydogs7]

We have lovely, damp, cold, windy, grey weather🥴🥶

[@cecoya]

Sorry about all the damage being done by the rain. We have had a strange Spring here too major snow storms that are taking out trees and just wet and heavy snows. Hopefully you are able to get it fixed soon. I love the views you get at your home. Have a great day don't worry and be happy

[@KelliBronxGirl]

The life of a homeowner ! And you as a chateau owner there will always be surprises. Just keep moving forward because you are preserving that beautiful home

[@Inanna1477]

Michael P. did the terras, if anyone... he is the one that can give you all the info.

[@kimbevan5614]

As much as I am kindly jealous of you owning such a beautiful home, I couldn’t envisage coping with the never ending list of jobs, tick one off,add 2 on. Now most of us have constant issues and changes in our home,but nowhere near the scale you deal with. I hope Billy helps you out with your wall issue. Much love K🇬🇧❤️

[@Robin-xr2tz]

The grounds are looking great. Your working smarter is worth it.

[@allenslater9234]

The Chateau property is so beautiful! I would love to see the Chapel highlighted in a video.

[@kellylynn6328]

Phil I was wondering if you could put up a sign or something like a little add on the wall at your Pub asking for someone who could come out and trap or figure out how to remove the critters? Best of luck with everything at the chateau 🙏✌️❤️

[@annhind5261]

Beautiful view's of the Chateau and Chapel and gardens in the rain.

[@teresachase47]

You have such a pretty property and home.

[@carladejonge4951]

Well, another job! It doesn’t end! So just smile & count your blessings! ❤

[@judithcarroll3206]

Phil, that’s a bummer 😢 at least you know where the leak is coming from. Not the Roof 👍 definitely need a cherry picker or something of that ilk. Could you use the water from the moat (filtered) to clean that side? Trust it stops raining soon, so that gable end can dry out. If it’s any consolation it’s still raining here in Ireland (since September last). So I empathise. Cheers

[@sandradrees5499]

Oh the joys of owning an old house... keep smiling, you can do this! xx

[@debrarobinson-x6s]

You could consider using scaffolding for the repair

[@susanbiggs5923]

You really need to make a drastic decision about your lovely Chateau Phil😢

[@chrismarcotte4241]

The property is looking beautiful! Sorry about the leak! Hope it's easy to solve!

[@staciamartin923]

Phil , You may have your work cut out for you . But I know you will get it done . I definitely would not be happy . But even in the thick of it you remain thankful. Hang in there.

[@delenedaniels2917]

Are you allowed to trap them? Those little critters cause so much damage.

[@lizstevenson7801]

As always Phil...three steps forward, two steps back. Your 'to do list' just got longer again. Chin up! do what you can inside to finish some of the tasks on your list while it's raining and just imagine enjoying sitting around your new refurbished fire pit in the coming evenings. 💕🇦🇺

[@GraceLawrence-s8n]

Thanks again for your video Phil. Good luck with finding and sealing the leak, I’m sure Billy will be able to help you. The grounds are looking absolutely fantastic, such a beautiful area and the chateau looks so magical in the background. ✨✨✨👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@andrewmawson6897]

From the video of the interior blockwork of your emergency fire escape it looks for all the world as though the blocks have been laid with no mortar in the "perps" just the beds. If this is the case no wonder rain penitrates!

[@marciadynes7628]

Thanks for sharing weather not much better in southern ontario rain north winds another storm tonight ! Wet old days ! But grass has started to grow here and daffodils are blooming !

[@connieworcester55]

The Chateau and grounds are just gorgeous ..

[@stellathomas5788]

Oh goodness, I know how you feel in the upkeep of a home there is always something that needs repairs. Hope it’s not too big of a job. You be careful climbing up there. Good luck and stay safe. 👍

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

Wouldn’t a lift be better, safer and much easier to address that outside wall? Rather than hanging off the structure which seems rather sketchy imho. There is trying to manage tools and product while hanging… The landscaping is looking terrific Phil!

[@maryjoan4128]

I am amazed by your positivity,, hope fully help is on the way,,, never knew there was a chapel,, ,,wow,,, hopefully a tour one day and you get some volunteers if you wish,, all the best,,,

[@lieuwina]

Hope all gets solved soon Phil. The garden is looking fantastic and one day could you do a video on the chapel? would be lovely to see the inside and learn of its history and why did they build it.

[@peterwhite9261]

Sorry to hear this, Phil. It is a good thing you discovered it, though. You will fix it. Just be safe.❤

[@katherineleavitt7275]

Phil, I have no doubt that you can repair the outside wall, just put on your thinking cap and you'll figure it out. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@PhilG0BVD]

Hi Phil, when we lived in Malvern Worcestershire our 1750 was rendered and we used Thompsons One Coat Water Seal sold on Amazon I expect you have something similar in France after sealing we also put two coats of painted and it stopped the water coming in. Billy has some nice scaffold towers he could lend you for a weekend.

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice goin Phil. Yeh, Mick has just done the patio, which is also the roof of the underground kitchen, but you probably know that already. I'd ask to borrow Mick, he has experience with the stuff your talking about. Thanks m8, stay vertical Eh!

[@charmees6637]

Those bloody Koipu are a pest for sure. I thought the rain had finished. Geez! You’ve had a very wet winter. Oh Boy there’s some work at yours I glad you take it in your stride

[@kathryndunworth4070]

You should let artist come and paint different views if your property. It’s so lovely!

[@davidlogan4329]

Take special care dear Phil Hope things get better. Many greetings from David down under.

[@chrispj7185]

What a beautiful home you have and the rain for me makes it even more magical. I do understand the challenges of owning an old and lovely building as I have the same challenges. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I would love to explore more of your home that you are able to show without intrusion.

[@elainetickner7029]

I love your home and the grounds. I have been watching your channel for a while now and love seeing areas that I have not seen before. You said in one of your videos that you have a lot of new viewers perhaps you can do a tour of all the buildings on the property for us newbies.

[@daynight4902]

BEST

[@pamkullman8839]

Sorry about the leak! Always something!

[@brittawrolson5936]

I love your attitude about the damages,, best you can do is assess where the problem starts and then work to find ways to resolve it. With an abandoned building there are bound to be endless problems but not all are critical at this moment. The trick is to find and fix the ones that are ! Good luck. Look forward to see how you handle this one😳

[@PatriciaDelavega-f6u]

Thank you Phil for the video! Now let's stop waffling and let's get cracking on that leak!

[@carolesmith6620]

Phil hope you manage to get it fixed soon take care and see you next time 🌼🤗

[@annettesharrock1236]

Sorry to see you got another Leak Phil ,hope you get it sorted out soon

[@cassandra_L885]

You need to regularly inspect areas you don't use all the time, especially in a big house like that and know I'm stating the obvious, and you probably know, but we have the tendency to neglect things like this because they are tedious. But in the long run, catching issues early saves you time and work. As you said, this is a work smarter, not harder.

[@pollylemelin5600]

Billy has all that staging. Lots of it maybe you could borrow some

[@sofiebribiesca6678]

oh well, it's still an amazing home that is nothing but inspiring ;-) We have wofs in NZ, (working on farms, or even chateaus) for a few hours a day and they get a place to sleep and can join in dinner or the pub. That is one way to get some labourers to help for nothing on your home and company ,no matter it's condition. Odd jobs people come in handy.

[@marysutherland8570]

Well that's too bad, having leaks and having to repair the wall! I'm thankful it's not in a place where you'd be dangling over water and cement or boulders! But being it's above the terrace, would you be able to drive a "cherry picker" (as we call them here in the USA) truck onto the terrace and lift you up there? I'd hate to trust in a single layer of cinder block and dangle from the top, not knowing if there's even re-bar in there to support it! Wish Simon could come and have that wall fixed and patched up for you in just a few minutes! But I know you'll be a good sport about it, and thinking about that, thank you for what you said, "NO matter what the weather, enjoy the view!" It's going into my collection of "Quotable Quotes" ! I pray God gives you courage and strength as you face so many things being a faithful steward of this amazing place entrusted to your care and preservation! We love you sharing these things just the way they are. Real life, frustrations and all. These things make the victories all the more sweet!

[@gregcampbell4467]

Good to know that Billy is now an expert in who to get scaffolding from.

[@Alchemetica]

Put a time release domestic insect spray in the top room to reduce fly numbers. Is it worth investigating a waterproofing compound that can be sprayed onto the exterior wall, where an extending pneumatic arm machine with a spray unit attached that can be controlled from the ground a possibility?