Well, only a few more days, and this time it does really look like they'll start on Monday - Andy the Builder actually phoned Wednesday evening to confirm, as he was supposed to do. Hoorah!

Got most of my stuff now, including lights and even paint. Only need a splashback for behind the cooker and a panel for next to one of the units - I'm hoping the builders can get both of those things. And a skip is due to come be parked outside my house Monday morning as well. Progress! (maybe)