London extension build - EP 25 We made a start on the brickwork

[@robo5044]

The song sounded like my cousin Nasio for a minute. Big up and nuff respect Broski

[@yensabi]

That's what's called Flemish Bond , I quite like like it although it takes more time with all the cuts , it's always nice to use the reclaimed stocks , it gives the build a bit of character..... 👍

[@wanhliu552]

Lovely job, keep up the good work !

[@criz4rachiie]

Love the videos mate, I'm new to your channel but just want to say I admire the work ethic you and your team have, honestly it's always the small businesses that put heart into the job and it shows in your videos mate. using the old brick is a nice touch man well worth it in aesthetics, so much more natural looking. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next video already 👌💯

[@luke-so9hs]

Good to hear a bit of TERROR FABULOUS 🙌🏻

[@mikeandcheryl]

i had my doubts about the bricks but once they were pointed up they looked superb. Great decision to recycle them.

[@Tallfoolous]

My sentiment as well. Final look is like night and day from when he was laying them.

[@shanicarter7637]

The herringbone pattern of the brickwork with the reclaimed bricks is a work of art. You have outdone yourself.

[@pbysome]

Herringbone?

[@keithkench9432]

A selco with a cafe that's open, wow you are so lucky.

[@iainmacinnes1660]

You made good progress today, despite mr A not making it. It’s looking good with the recycled bricks blending in well👍

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Very interesting watching you lay bricks. I have a small amount of brickwork to do and watching you gives me great hope..lol 👍

[@goldenineke]

The recycled bricks look awesome Darren. Good call though I know cleaning them etc would have meant more work for you and the team.

[@macky0305]

Need to get MJ trained up to lay a few bricks and blocks, especially on days when Mr A isn't around. Great job Darren & MJ 👍🏾

[@stewala3069]

The re-claimed bricks are lookin boss Darren, good shout mate 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@reggiedixon2]

Great work Darren, really liked the longer video with the extended bricklaying shot.

[@themudhutt1]

Those bricks look fantastic but laying them is tedious by the looks of it . You have remarkable patience.

[@MegaMillie2000]

Nice bit or Flemish bond there Darren, little tip wet your bricks prior to laying and have your muck a little more wetter. I use to use the heavy rubber compressor hose for jointing up too, keep a look out for some.

[@elliejake11]

Well said, Was just about to write that, them stocks suck the life out the muck, looking good Darren 👍

[@woody9052]

The old bricks sure look nice...Great work

[@nedloh17]

Don't think I've ever seen you use a stringline before, you normally work off a level. Great work & finish 👏

[@Dazzakb]

looks fantastic guys, loving those old bricks

[@kimsparks7871]

It always seems like Darren works twice as fast as the others

[@carolunstoppable9577]

So true

[@Mark-gf7yw]

That's looking good, with those bricks 👍

[@valstrong-gal3097]

Yes Darren & Team, looking good 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@marcwalters7541]

Looks superb

[@daverichardson5861]

Looking good.

[@t3ck3r]

Love the old bricks, Looking good.

[@Worzel_Gummidge_71]

Looking smart. 😁👍

[@davebarrow2194]

Hi Darren,try pre cutting ya halves first then it will save you abit time rather than cutting as you go👍lookin good though bud. I like ya calm approach to the job in hand.Take care.

[@darrenthebuilder]

Hi Dave i will try and do some tomorrow thanks

[@mohammedalias5673]

Lovely work. Big fan of your channel. The insulation you use in the wall, what mm is it please?

[@richardjones3112]

Looking good boys.💪

[@nahidoor]

Grew work!

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Excelente trabajo 👊 💯 🧱👌🏻💪

[@funbrothers96]

Well done team Ep 25 and im feeling motivated by you to get into building , Congratulations on the job and may you have good rest in between. do you eat Beans for strength ?? Casva ??

[@99cachorro]

Bricks look good

[@y.lelivelt2619]

Alcohol and work don't go thogether.!!He can drink after the job is done. The day before yesterday I saw him drinking beer. I assumed it was because of the weekend. You are in charge Darren, so I think you don't mind??

[@Diy_doingitmyself]

If you still have it, can I buy your old cement mixer from you? I’m a start up bricklayer and on the hunt for a cement mixer but not in the position to buy a brand new one atm

[@johnburrows9558]

Tunes were safe

[@pbysome]

It ain't your fault what the engineer stipulated but putting the weight of that house on eight bolts is just silly, they may check out on the calcs but he's gone way overboard with the steel and to not sit it on top of the upright is beyond belief really. If they had built stone henge like that we wouldn't know it existed cos it would all be on the floor😂 I've been in construction, some pretty heavy stuff too, for 50 years and I've never seen it done that way, unless it's a new thing though I can't see the advantage. Like your work.

[@billybulmer7386]

Why didn’t you show us what you were having for breakfast? Was it a full English?

[@markrichardson5295]

Fleming bond

[@bobwatson957]

Wall internal insulation is now 15cm

[@paulcowell7588]

Let the young man lay some bricks..he was hovering around starting to look bored..pass on some of your skills..bricks look fantastic..all the best.

[@ianbroom7340]

Is the gable the same bond? Is that the reason for it. Also just a little advice , I’ve noticed a few of your jobs are quite untidy mate. I don’t get why you keep the shit hanging around. That’s the main thing letting you down really. It’s not a good look . Not being funny at all, and take no notice if you want. Just old school advice mate. Bricks look good 👍

[@jruk1981]

Could it be he wants to get the best value from skip or grab hire for the customer? Sure some people would burn through skips and charge the client. Also working with a small team brings its own challenges, I am sure Darren will comment if he feels the need but not sure it has any bearing on the finished work

[@markrichardson5295]

Small sites are hard to keep clean if you don't have room for skips . London is difficult to get permits for skips in the road let alone the costs

[@ianbroom7340]

@@jruk1981 there no cheaper the longer you wait . There’s easy enough for skips or grab now . Customer pays anyway

[@ianbroom7340]

@@markrichardson5295 yes I appreciate that but that’s well over due for skip or grab .

[@darrenthebuilder]

Hi Ian, yes you're right its great to have a tidy site. Not always possible but sometimes easier than others. We supply skips (in price) so we do have to be wise with how we use them. we have done two here already. We will be doing a grab soon. This site is very tricky as we can longer get any skip in due to the location of the side gate and we cant get one on the street as the immediate side road is a main road. It will have to be grab but even that is tricky as there is almost never any free space on the other side of the wall so you just have to book it and pray that there isnt cars parked that day (which is 99% of the time). Id love it clear more than you believe me lol, but it is coming soon :)

[@c1peewee]

That young man would not be working at my home I do not allow alcohol or smoking 🚬 on my property and in my home .. second hand smoke kills

[@richardjones3112]

He’s not in the home - he’s outside!