Tommy Walsh’s Eco House

Tommy and his team get to grips with their latest challenge - to build a home in 60 days for less than £60k and make eco-smart living the next step...

Tommy and the team start installing the water harvesting drainage system, which collects rainwater to use in the toilets, washing machine and dishwasher.

When the block and beam floor doesn't arrive Tommy's on the warpath. But can the team come up with a solution so the brickies can get wall building?

A damp proof membrane is being laid to prevent heat loss from the eco-house. And Tommy is using thermal blocks rather than concrete, increasing the house's thermal efficiency.

The joists to create the first floor are going in, along with the timber frame that'll form the roof. And, Tommy and the boys take the donut eating, non-lip-licking challenge.

The polyurethane wall insulation is going in, so the house will soon be wrapped up nice and snug. And there's also talk of installing the nogs.

It's time for the roof slates and solar panels on Tommy's £60k eco-build. And, to the team's delight, they find out the house will be the most energy efficient on...

The eco-house is really starting to take shape as the exterior cladding goes on. And the under-floor heating goes down, which will hopefully heat the whole house.

The rooms are being boarded out in preparation for plastering. And Tommy has introduced another eco-friendly measure by buying a special water tank.

The deadline is looming, will Tommy and team finish in time. There's still a lot to do: fitting the staircase, tiling, electric and plumbing. It's going to go down to...