NEW SERIES!!! We're building a BASEMENT for a subscriber!!! Plus we've had a fundraising idea!!!

[@w.o.o.d.y]

Thanks!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Wow!!! Thank you Woody! That's brilliant!

[@TheCod3r]

If there's one thing I can say as a creator, it's that people will happily watch a video with bad quality footage, but one thing they won't stand is bad quality audio. Those mics will be the best investment you'll make this year for the channel

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello mate, how are you? Apologies for taking so long to get back to you. That's very interesting mate, you've found that have you? You know a lot more than we do about this kind of stuff mate so if there's anymore tips that you can give us they'd be greatly received! Cheers pal, hope you're well and sorry again.

[@TheCod3r]

@@Mr_A_Builders You're good, dude, no worries. I take weeks to reply sometimes, lol. Yeah, I've had out of focus footage, poor quality video, etc, and people are generally fine, but the moment my audio screws up on a livestream or something, people start going nuts lol. Honestly, though, your videos are great, and you're progressing nicely. As you probably know from previous comments and stuff, I've been watching since you had a couple thousand subs, and it's nice to see a local guy doing so well. Just keep doing what you're doing, and you'll do just fine 🙂

[@brickysmate]

@@TheCod3r cant believe i have come across you on this channel, a very pleasant surprise ya the last creator i would expect to see. Came across your channel ages ago and was addicted to it found it great content even though i havent got a single clue about what you are doing lol. i always say its defo the presenter not the content that makes the videos interesting any way hope ya well and doing what ya do still, thanks for the hours of time

[@tristantjones]

That’s a really kind thing you guys are doing for the children’s hospital. We need more people like you. Cheers mate

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Holy sh1t balls!!! Thank you so so much! I'm so sorry that I haven't got back to you before now! That is an amazing donation, thank you thank you thank you.

[@tristantjones]

@@Mr_A_Builders You’re very welcome. I’ll be taking ‘holy sh1t balls’ as my new catchphrase though ;)

[@daveparsons5630]

Total legends. This is a fantastic building channel and is something even the networks haven’t managed to top.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I may have that comment out on my wall, Dave!!! Haha! That's very nice of you to say mate, thank you! It's won't go to our heads though...honest...

[@deanahodge]

Thanks, enjoy all the series. Cheers Dean

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you! Really appreciate the donation and you taking the time to watch our videos. Thanks again, take care.

[@johnblackwell5805]

Great idea for the BCH kids fellas! 👍🏻 No need for a mention, just thank you for putting in the effort to get some presents 🙏

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Wow! That's amazing, John! Thank you so so much.

[@colinsimpson2421]

Thanks for donating to the children

[@Mr_A_Builders]

We can't donate without people like you, Colin! Thank you very very much.

[@252Andyb]

Wouldn’t expect anything else from a chap as honest and nice as you mate. Top top work 👍🏻

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That's a lovely thing to say, Andy, and to do! Thank you very very much.

[@Tommyb1508]

Thanks Tommy, Sharon, Josh & Mia x

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Holy shit balls!!! Thank you so so much! That is amazing!!!

[@Guig96]

Brilliant content lads !!! Very generous idea. Merry Christmas to all the children that unfortunately find themselves in hospital over the festive season.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you! That's a fantastic donation mate! Thank you also for taking the time to watch our videos. Take care mate.

[@LTFC1964]

Thanks Great video and a great idea for the kids at Xmas….. More than happy to help…

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Mate that is fantastic and so generous! Thank you so so much!

[@LTFC1964]

@@Mr_A_Builders No worries. My sister spent most of her short 23 years in GOSH and even passed away there so the cause has a special place in my heart for me. Keep up the fantastic content; you are all very skilled at what you do and come across as really genuine people.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I'm sorry to hear that, pal. Hope you're well, mate.

[@simoncarney9944]

Great idea Adam, more power to your elbow as they say! Great cause.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Simon, that is brilliant mate. Thank you so so much! You've been a supporter of this channel for ages and it has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. Thank you!

[@warrencash5577]

As a fellow brummie it’s a great idea to give it to the children’s hospital

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Warren! My apologies for taking so long to get back to you, we've had a busy couple of days! That's a fantastic donation mate, thank you very very much. Take care.

[@martinwall5679]

The angle iron is probably a level peg showing the height of the concrete pour, normally we would have used wooden pegs but if the ground was hard then anything that was hard enough to drive in. Laser levels were only found in Dan Dare Comics when that house was built!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! Dan Dare! I remember them! Good call, I didn't think of that, feel a bit silly now!

[@jstatham4933]

Great idea guys, and lovely to see you back in the muck.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Just when I thought that The Stath couldn't be more of a hero...he goes and chucks a tenner in for the cause!!! Thank you so much, pal. Take care.

[@brianburns9190]

the layer above the concrete , looks like what we used to call clinker it was made from burnt waste from steam engines .

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Quite possibly, Brian! Nice one mate, all the best.

[@darrenreynolds598]

These guys are the most conscientious builders I think I’ve seen. Definitely trust them to build for me

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That's a nice comment, Darren. Thank you very much!

[@jamie_rides]

A lovely and generous idea. All the best.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

And that's a lovely and generous donation, Jamie! Thank you very very much!

[@jamesshepherd7578]

Great idea. First donation of many 👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you James. That's brilliant, thank you so much.

[@paulrichards3742]

Great idea, look forward to you delivering all the presents in your santa outfit 😀 👍 enjoying the channel

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! The way I'm eating at the moment the costume may actually fit!!! Thank you so much, Paul! Take care mate.

[@pauld3638]

Great to have you all back , Adam. Richard is a leg holding the fort.WIsh I still lived closer would have you guys any day.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers Paul! Hope you're well mate.

[@109cheekymonkey]

Great to see you all back again

[@98SmithSteve]

Thanks - great idea.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Steve. That's great mate. Thank you very very much.

[@anthonywaller4911]

Many years ago, my son smashed his arm up at a concert in Canon Hill Park and BCH put it all back together. They were brilliant but i also remember the kids in there long term. Great cause. Love the channel BTW. Anthony (used to be Moseley, now down past Alcester)

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello Anthony, hope you're well mate. They have done a lot for members of my family too. Amazing place. Thank you so much for the donation mate, really appreciate it. All the best.

[@matthewjones3168]

Keep it up lads, cheers for the videos!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That's so kind mate. Thank you so so much.

[@slidebed]

Thanks! A few bob for the kiddies in Brum. 👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That's great, slidebed! Thank you very much! All the best.

[@davercmarks]

Love the content, great idea with the super thanks!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers Dave! Hope you're well mate.

[@BarryJacksonBurpo]

Glad to see you back on the channel. Looking forward to the new build

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Barry! It's good to be back! Thank you for watching, mate.

[@keithhoughton2658]

Great to see Mick back, he's a legend

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello certainly is!

[@jameshill890511able]

Great content, keep it going

[@Mr_A_Builders]

James that's brilliant mate, thank you so much for that! All the best, pal.

[@jameshill890511able]

@@Mr_A_Builders no worries at all pal

[@donoconnor4204]

Superb video! I bet the home owners are pleased to date with progress. Very reassuring having all that work videoed on behalf of the viewers and ytube not to mention the owners of the property.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Yes it really works for customers as they can see everything that goes on. Thank you for watching and commenting, really appreciate your time. Have a great evening.

[@_John_W]

Great channel guys. Watched all the previous builds on 1 big binge weekend, so now down to the weekly updates. Keep them coming please.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Wow! You've binged watched all of them?!! That's amazing! Cheers mate! Hope you like the future ones too! Thanks again, take care.

[@_John_W]

@@Mr_A_Builders yes mate, divorce now likely ha ha 🙈

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! Hopefully not mate! Good luck!!!

[@andyballard1883]

Brilliant channel, I'm so glad to have found this longer form video channel. This is going to help me navigate a loft extension and single story kitchen build.. thank you 👍🙂

[@Mr_A_Builders]

No worries at all Andy. I'm glad you like the longer format, it's something that we're experimenting with but happy to roll with the punches! Good look with everything on your project! Take care.

[@simoncarney9944]

As much as I loved the series that Rich did and he did a great job, it’s good to see you back Adam! Looking forward to the new series! 😊👍🏼

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Simon. Yet again!

[@petel5560]

Very interesting complex job. Looking forward to seeing this develop. Thanks for the detailed explanations. All the best

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers Pete, thank you for watching. Take care.

[@dbat3291]

Good to see the gang is back and on a nice meaty project, looking forward to the drains episode personally. Rich has been a brick keeping us entertained, so yes, a big thanks to him.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello mate, hope you're well. The drainage on this one will be an interesting one that's for sure, if you're into that sort of thing that is! Thank you for watching and sticking with us! Take care.

[@adamstevens8226]

Great to have you back Adam. The new build is going to be good watch 👌🏻

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Let's hope so, Adam! Cheers mate, hope you're well!

[@dg2908]

New job looks like a fun one. The fundraising sounds great, presents for children unlucky enough to spend Christmas in Birmingham... I think I heard on another page that quite a significant percentage of superthanks goes straight to YT's own pockets. Will definitely think about what I can contribute

[@fardastevie2827]

very complex building from the footings but i can see you have applied the good old belt and braces to the build that will never have any damp issues ....well done to you

[@janelj7]

Thanks

[@tonykirk1966]

Love it when you take on these big interesting jobs. If I had any building work, you guys would be the team I'd employ!! Can't wait till the next phase 😁

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello Tony. We love these kind of jobs too, although I think that were due an easy one! Cheers mate, hope you're well.

[@michaelbolt4530]

The underground pipe removal/refitt is why i started watching your channel on that other build

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! Well unfortunately then that upcoming episode may seem boringly familiar to you! I apologise in advance!

[@brianlochrie3958]

Great to have you all back and busy as always. Always look forward to new videos. Cheers 🍻

[@steve45678]

Glad you're back Adam, going to be an enjoyable series of episodes to watch.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Steve. Good to be back mate. Hope you're well.

[@karlsacher9054]

Excellent project guys, looking forward to watching this one

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Karl. Appreciate your time watching and commenting! Have a great day, mate.

[@nick21614]

Masonry below grade will always leak, just use concrete like we do in the US. Saves time as well.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello mate, hope you're well. What part of America are you from?

[@nick21614]

@@Mr_A_BuildersSame to you. I'm from Ohio.

[@RS-ei3yt]

Some ppl may not have seen the how the underground drainage pipe works. Good verbal explanation but even better to show the pipe with its holes. Maybe u can recap on the other side when that’s being built. It’s a chunky project, looking forward to its progress

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello mate, hope you're well. Everything will be explained and shown in future installments as it's a large subject so will need it's own episode at least. Hope that helps? Thank you for watching.

[@leeedwards9994]

yay mr a ..... great to see you back .....

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers lee!

[@SBODevelopments]

I use Wade for lintels, pad stones, blocks, fencing gear, belle barrows etc. great team, great prices and 10% cheaper if ordered through trade online! Epic service there. Happy you’re all keeping busy again and into something substantial 👍🏻

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers mate! I'll definitely be using them more now! All the best pal.

[@SarahMason-cz3wr]

Brilliant … I actually work for wade building services . Sarah Mason 😉

[@Mr_A_Builders]

@SarahMason-cz3wr haha! Well there you go! Put in a good word for us please, Sarah!!! Thank you for watching, hope you're well.

[@topgazza]

Excellent video as usual. Really interesting job and I’m looking forward to future vids

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Top! Hope you're well mate and enjoy the future episodes! All the best, mate.

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Great to have you all back mate. Videos have always been really good, not had much problem on audio but no harm in investing in good kit. Keep em comin lads. Awesome stuff as always

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers matey! Really appreciate that. Hope you're well, pal.

[@liambrennan783]

I've done basements and large scale swimming pools and best way to keep water out of a basement from externally is blackjack the wall externally, and then fix the dry zone egg shell sheeting, then rubber roof membrane to the outside. Basically the dry zone egg shell sheeting is used for water to run down if the rubber roof membrane fails it runs straight down and into the land drain and the black jack as a backup option, But I suppose blackjack then the rubber roof membrane would do the job once it's backfilled just don't forget to back fill with stone and not soil!! Also put a internal land drain below the floor with a sump pump as a secondary precaution it's not worth the risk of coming back to start digging everything up again hope this helps it may save all the mess on with fibreglass if you use the rubber system pluss it's mor flexible and not brital

[@pauldurdan1549]

😅😂😂

[@cybersheep]

Really enjoyed that one, and great to see you back!

[@moodyga40]

new job fabo love your videos we need builders like you guys here in Australia

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I'm absolutely petrified of spiders so trust me when I say, you don't need builders like me in Australia! Haha! Hope you're well mate.

[@robdixon786]

Evening guys looking forward to watching this one 👍🏻

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers Rob! Hope you enjoy it mate.

[@neilmorton3888]

Good to see you back together again :)

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Neil! Hope you're well, mate.

[@tkthebear984]

Good to see you guys back. This is another heavy duty job you’ve taken on and the current weather conditions aren’t very good for you guys. Now that £208 difference for the lintel is unbelievable, absolute robbery. Your charity idea is brilliant and there will be some happy kids at Xmas. I’m looking forward to seeing more episodes of this amazing project you’re doing.🙂👍

[@andycornish9704]

also want to add. it’s a great idea to do the fund raiser for BCH. To which i have donated too. great work guys 👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you so much Andy! We really appreciate your time as always, take care.

[@malikfaal9742]

Great to see you back

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Malik!

[@leeedwards9994]

looks like a nice job you got there ..... regards the metal in the footing i thought it could be a simple leveling marker when they poured the concrete ? .....

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I think you may be right! Let's put that down to something that I should've thought of!!!

[@leeedwards9994]

@@Mr_A_Buildersgreat to see you lot together on a new job ... i enjoyed the the series with the stairs ....

[@Mr_A_Builders]

@leeedwards9994 nice one, Lee! Really appreciate your time as always.

[@buzzkillington3354]

Should be an interesting project. What a strange layout for a garden with that big raised up area under the decking! turning it into a basemet/extension makes total sense

[@Mr_A_Builders]

It's a great project to be a part of mate. We're really looking forward to progressing with it. Thank you for watching mate.

[@w.o.o.d.y]

Already love this, Mick and the other guys are back. Bring it on !!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Yes mate, everyone is back! Rich and Matt still have a few odd jobs to finish here and there so hopefully by episode 3 or 4 of this series everyone will be back together. Hope you're well Woody. Have a great day.

[@therealdojj]

Back in the day I worked at a builders merchants they bought all their lintels from a lintel supplier a mile up the road, then they put their 20% mark up on it Concrete, catnic etc

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello mate, hope you're well. That's how businesses work isn't it, I get it. But sometimes the mark up that certain places put on is extortionate! There's no need, but there you go! They all seem to make money don't they!

[@RichardFowkes-w8e]

Nice to see you back, really looking forward to this one should be a good series

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you mate! Hope you're well.

[@ianpurkess6073]

Great Video! ,Glad you're back 👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you, Ian! Hope you're well mate.

[@jameswatkinson1571]

I ordered some garden materials which were a lot cheaper from Wade and they provided delivery. I am approx 2 hours away and were great to deal with. Not something you see with many companies but their prices couldn’t be matched.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello James, hope you're well. It's definitely a place that I'll be getting more stuff from. Everything I get and the prices I get them for will be on the channel, maybe even with a comparison with EH Smith! Cheers mate, appreciate you watching. Take care.

[@IntruderFilmStudio]

I'm looking forward to seeing how the balustrade is installed on the flat roof. I was planning to use a warm roof on my extension but I'm not sure how this can be best achieved. I may be persuaded to go for a cold roof instead to simplify the installation. I haven't reached out to a structural engineer yet as I'm waiting until I get the necessary planning permission. I'm enjoying the channel. Thanks Dennis.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello Dennis. We'd always recommend a warm roof over a cold one, but it's not always possible. As we're doing both a cold and warm roof on this project every pro and con of both will be fully explained. Thank you for your time watching and commenting, mate. All the best.

[@McNaughty91]

This is gonna be a good'n!! Could it even top the builder destroys his own home series, we shall see. The 'never saw you there' joke cracked me up lol

[@jwick3107]

Great work guys, love the channel 👍🏻

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you! Hope you're well.

[@tomgreen5788]

It's a captive market as u said many people ain't doing 150 mm cavity its like when I buy my own wheelchair at 6k plus

[@andrewyoung83]

What a wonderfully thing to do. I just made a payment and Im sure as the month pass I will contribute again. Top video content as always.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you so much Andrew! That's ace! Really appreciate you watching. Take care.

[@andycornish9704]

great to have you all back pal

[@philipkimber6302]

Very interesting video. glad you are getting rid of the inspection - some 'smellielephant' in the room.

[@SteveM1N1]

Great video, came across your channel by chance and I am finding this job to be very interesting. Not in the trade but looking for an extension in the near future. Never once considered going down as well as out. Looking forward to your next update.

[@gutsngorrrr]

A really good waterproofing membrane material is Epoxy coal tar two part mix. It will bond to anything and us very strong.

The tanking on the inside is due to hydrostatic pressure which you can't stop. i.e. Let the water/damp through and run around the internal membrane. Had a similar issue with an existing basement. I think these were developed following previous massive nationwide flooding we have been getting used to. Nice project.

[@kandproofingandmaintenance]

Another great video Adam and team

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers mate! Hope you're keeping well and busy. Take care.

[@OuryLN]

and such a lovely voice it is!🤗

[@OuryLN]

was that flatulence? 😨

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Yep!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Ahhh, thank you!

[@adrianlydiate7197]

Loving the little brew room you’ve got going 😜👍

[@The-Good-Life-Off-Grid]

Great to see you back . Me being def in one ear I can’t tell the difference on sound 🫣🤠👍 lovely video

[@michaelbolt4530]

Top quality video this is gonna be good

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Here's hoping so, mate! Haha! All the best mate, thank you.

[@S.p.h.2021]

I've used xps and a dpc roll on mine

[@Palo-jm7xc]

Great video. Would love to build a basement. Will you have to underpin the footings of the house when you remove the soil banked up or are you removing the wall into the existing basement?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Absolutely mate, everything will be shown...how interesting it'll be is another question...!!! Haha! All the best, mate.

[@1900Refurb-ul8sn]

Looks like the house was built on some old industrial site. The slabs may have the cast ties in for the upper steel RSJ building above, im guessing!!!?

[@chriswhu2490]

Looking forward to this one. God know how you know where to start pricing it

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Me too, Chris! As for pricing....we'll see how I done at the end!!! Thank you for watching mate, all the best.

[@pat_link_]

Big job looks good

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Cheers Pat, hope you're well mate.

[@jordanf10]

Notification is on, looking forward to it as always. 😊

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Nice one mate! Hope you enjoy it!

[@reggiedixon2]

Is Colin Furze a consultant for this?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! I wish!!!

[@OuryLN]

Wow! Was that a MONSTER CAT! 🐈

[@OuryLN]

This is nice weather?🤔 and are blue skies! 😶

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! Where are you from mate?

[@OuryLN]

From paradise🌴, also known as Hawaii! We are having a cold wave here! The other day, it got down to almost 69°F!🥶

[@therotundrider2456]

Nice to have the team back. 👌 I've just paid £400+ for a 3m catnip for bifold doors can't believe the price of em. Only 70mm cavity. 🙄

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Unbelievable isn't it mate. Daylight robbery. Hope you're well mate.

[@petef7323]

EH Smiths Robbing dogs! Well done for naming and shaming 👏 👏👏

[@JasonHolmes-uy8xq]

For all lintols there is a place on west line industrial estate birtley Newcastle upon Tyne give these a call in future I always get my lintols from here they cheapest around

[@adilno1]

Great video... really got me thinking about adding a basement. I'm sure it's taking time from you but please go into as much detail as you can.

[@jn1ty]

I was supersized to see you didn't put any rebar in the footing. In the US most codes would require a rebar grid .

[@markrainford1219]

Supersized? 😂

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hello mate, all the way from England! Rebar is sometimes required but not very often in this part of the country. Thank you for watching, take care.

[@jn1ty]

Thank you.@@Mr_A_Builders

[@Mike_5]

Nice one Mr A this is going to be a winner to watch but the water looks a bit brown are you sure you have tightened up those clamps nice and tight on the soil pipes 😳

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! I may have to double check that!!! Cheers Mike, hope you're well mate.

[@shizzleinthenizzle]

ref the lintel, really need to be a thermally broken one. keystone do them

[@Mr_A_Builders]

This lintel is, mate. Don't think I've ever seen a cavity lintel that isn't.

[@shizzleinthenizzle]

The one you have isn’t it’s the old fashioned type. No steel over the cab with new ones to stop thermal bridging. New regs 👍👍

[@janelj7]

£4.99 sent - thank you for the great content, looking forward to seeing how the basement goes, love your accents - very relaxing

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Haha! That's the first time, maybe the only time ever, that our accent has been described as "relaxing"!!! Thank you so much for the donation, we really appreciate it.

[@TheSockWomble]

Just found your channel new subscriber looks great ! Doing up my place in Cornwall a 1969 concrete block rendered bungalow. Lots to sort out but getting there etc. seen a few of your videos and looks like your top Quality builders that are hard to find these days! The retaining wall saga can’t believe that the customer disagreed with you must have been on drugs to not realise you were just doing the job properly with common sense applied. Unfortunately common sense is becoming harder to find ! Keep up the good work lads 👍

[@excossack]

Did you say Ako drain? Some digging involved there chaps. Cheers.

[@jme_a]

Can't wait! 🎉

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Don't big it up too much mate, you may think it's rubbish! Haha! Cheers mate.

[@DaddyBear3000]

Belting video mate. Big old job and you’re not cutting any corners.