As far as the footings are concerned, they are all now completely dug out on the final bit of digging I did hit a snag which was a concrete slab which took some time to break through using and Screwfix special SDS drill (and broke the handle and bit while doing it). With a bit of perseverance and manly muscle power it has now gone. While I was getting stuck into that Al mixed and poured about 2 tonne of cement into the footings. As well as making some fine brews and snacks, Les managed to clean 3 old bricks ready to re-use. Here is a pic of the site at the moment.
Also this morning, to make it easier for water and to get the new 25mm mains sorted - Al connected it up. It did take a hell of a lot of rooting around and digging to find the pipes etc but he sorted it all. We have taken note of the meter and will check tomorrow - if the last two digits on the water meter isn’t 85 we have a leak somewhere. Below is a pic of his connection.
