BBC's DIY SOS transforms flooded Llanberis family home

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

BBC's DIY SOS will transform a Llanberis family home damaged by flooding that derailed their extension plans.

BBC's DIY SOS will feature the home of Helen and Llyr Hughes in Llanberis, which flooded when heavy rainfall damaged exposed foundations during an extension project. Water spread through the old stonework and beneath the floors. The couple spent their life savings on urgent repairs after discovering their home insurance did not cover the flood damage.

While the renovation remained unfinished, Helen became pregnant. Llyr continued working on the house himself to make it safe before their first child arrived, but money eventually ran out. Their son Macsen was born five weeks early and spent his first two months in hospital. He underwent two major heart operations and was diagnosed with Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic condition requiring ongoing specialist care and equipment at home.

With their home still unfinished, cold and damp, Helen and Llyr were caring for Macsen and their younger child, Ffredi, while living on a single income. Wren joined the DIY SOS renovation series for a second time to help transform the family's home. The episode is the fifth in the programme's 35th series.

BBC's DIY SOS transforms flooded Llanberis family home — Image: North Wales Pioneer

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BBC's DIY SOS transforms family home in Eryri after flooding derails renovationHelen and Llyr were caring for Macsen and their younger child, Ffredi, while living on a single income.North Wales Pioneer · 20 Oct, 15:47
BBC's DIY SOS transforms Llanberis family home after flooding derails renovationHelen and Llyr were caring for Macsen and their younger child, Ffredi, while living on a single income.North Wales Chronicle · 20 Oct, 15:14

In this story: Helen Hughes · Llyr Hughes · Macsen · Ffredi · BBC · DIY SOS · Wren · Llanberis

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