The Project

Original Brief

Build a workshop for storage of tools and to provide a place for "DIY" without having to make a mess in the house!

The Creeping Requirements Phase

Background: The patio area at the back of the house is too high - it probably bridges the damp proof course of the house. What is more it is is rather unattractive crazy paving. Also the lawn is difficult to mow because it is crossed by a number of paths that are in awkward positions, and, there is an intrusive manhole surround in another section of it. Finally, the paths are not finished to the same level as each other, making it difficult to walk on them anyway.....

Johnny: If I am going to build a workshop, I will need a mini digger to prepare the base for it. While I am at it I could do something about the level of that paved area behind the house - after all it does need doing...

Janey: I have never liked the paths that run over the lawn. Could you move them?

Johnny: I suppose so....

Janey: Also, I don't like the patio much - it is an awkward shape and in the wrong place...

Johnny: Well what would you like?

Janey: Something wider at the back of the house and a nice regular area of lawn that the sprogs can play on...

Johnny: Well, I suppose if I have the mini digger that would be a good time to get all of the earth shifting over and done with in one go....

And so the story begins....

Click here for phase 1