For the first time I'm actually looking forward to moving in. There has been some very dark days when I seriously did not think I would ever move in, especially when I had no running water, no kitchen, no bathroom etc etc.
I've only employed a plumber for £1k (inc £450 worth of pipework!) to re-plumb the house - could have done 80% myself but it would have taken weeks rather than the 3 days it took him. I had to employ an electrician to install a new ring for the kitchen and put all the cables in for the extra sockets I put in every single room (I chased out, did 1st and 2nd fix on all the sockets (checked by electrician) and did all the repairs afeterwards to make good) and the new dist board. I have now got multiple sockets in my workshop now though and an outdoor socket (which is awesome BTW!).
I restored all the interior doors myself and installed new handles and catches, installed all the bathroom and all rads.
£400 for a plasterer, £3500 for new windows and composite door, £350 for builder to remove supporting wall and install lintel.
I have learnt and done 1st and 2nd fix electrics and plumbing, rendering, plasterboarding, wood restoring.....
And how to self medicate physio for a ruined back - not surprisingly!!