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Ukraine’s 2nd Superhumans Center under construction in Dnipro
A builder carries a sack at the construction site of Ukraine’s second prosthetics and rehabilitation centre, Dnipro, Ukraine, on April 11, 2025. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Ukraine’s 2nd Superhumans Center under construction in Dnipro
A builder cuts a piece of metal at the construction site of Ukraine’s second prosthetics and rehabilitation centre, Dnipro, Ukraine, on April 11, 2025. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Ukraine’s 2nd Superhumans Center under construction in Dnipro
Builders work at the construction site of Ukraine’s second prosthetics and rehabilitation centre, Dnipro, Ukraine, on April 11, 2025. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Pictured is the home owner James Ronson, a digital product designer who has hired Orlando for the house check.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Pictured is the home owner James Ronson, a digital product designer who has hired Orlando for the house check.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Pictured is the home owner James Ronson, a digital product designer who has hired Orlando for the house check.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Pictured is a missing vent cover on the kitchen window.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the tolerance of the plastered walls with this wall being 19mm out.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking underneath the bath.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking underneath the bath.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the tolerance of the plastered walls.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the loft.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the loft.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Pictured is original wrapping still on a window frame.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Pictured is missing mortar on the building.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the utilities and meters.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the Weep Vents which in past searches have been found to be fake. This one wasnít fake.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the Weep Vents which in past searches have been found to be fake. This one wasnít fake.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the entrance cover.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Pictured is a tool of the trade to check for gaps in doors and this shows the fire door to the garage being out of tolerance.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Pictured is a tool of the trade to check for gaps in doors.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the drains.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the level of the external walls.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Here he is using a GoPro camera to check the roof and guttering.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Here he is using a GoPro camera to check the roof and guttering.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Here he is using a GoPro camera to check the roof and guttering.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Here he is using a GoPro camera to check the roof and guttering.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Here he is using a GoPro camera to check the roof and guttering.
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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I feel I’ve made a mark: the man who built homes for 60,000 swifts
Retired salesman John Stimpson was so moved by the cries of birds unable to find nests, he decided to act. Now he has made enough boxes to house half the UK’s swifts.
John has been making swift boxes for 13 years in his garage in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
He has completed his aim of building 30,000 swift boxes by his 80th birthday,
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