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Bats, part two.
The bat situation develops — what a protected species actually means for a listed-building programme, and what it does to the schedule.
27 August 2026The Westwood diary
One real renovation, filmed as it happens.
Westwood is a Grade II listed property, and this is its refurbishment told honestly — the survey surprises, the cracks, the timber in the walls, the bats — and how the whole job is run day to day with Refurbly. New episodes are added as the work happens.
Part 9
Strip out issues.
What the strip-out uncovered — the problems you only find once the surfaces come off.
24 August 2026
Part 8
Timber in the walls?
Opening up reveals timber where you'd expect masonry — and a conversation about what that means for the works.
22 August 2026
Part 7
Cracks!
Reading the cracks: which ones are cosmetic, which ones matter, and how to fix them for good.
20 August 2026
Part 6
Foundations.
Getting under the building — what's actually holding Westwood up, and what needs attention first.
15 August 2026
Part 5
Completion & lime.
Keys in hand — and why a listed building means lime mortar, not cement, whatever the quote says.
11 August 2026
Part 4
The day before completion.
Last checks before the money moves — what to walk round and write down the day before you complete.
6 August 2026
Part 3
Exchange day.
The deal goes hard — exchange day nerves, and what's now locked in.
30 July 2026
Part 2
Full introduction and tour.
The full walk-round: every room, every problem, and the plan taking shape.
19–20 July 2026
Part 1
Introduction.
Where it all starts — meet Westwood, and why this project is worth filming.
July 2026