Carpentry apprentice George Page and his girlfriend Nic have gained have become a hit on TikTok by renovating their first home in Harkstead, on the Shotley peninsula.

George works with building contractors SEH French and goes to  Suffolk New College, and Nia have been working on their house since mid-2023 and giving constant updates on social media platform Tik Tok, with thousands viewing clips on georgeandnia.

With help from friends and family, they have transformed the property by ripping out existing interiors and fitting a new kitchen, bathroom, flooring and more.

George, who works for SEH French, said: "It's been incredible to see the difference we have made, we're really proud of everything we have done.

"It's amazing to see what we can achieve when we all help each other out."

Kitchen done (Picture: SEH)

Mr Page said it was his work at SEH French which was helping him create his dream home and he didn't think it would be possible if he hadn't chosen a carpentry apprenticeship.

He said: "Being a carpenter, you are onsite for the entire project and build a real appreciation for everything each trade does.

"Whether it's through the experienced team at SEH French or through the subcontractors we work with on projects, I've learned a lot since I started."

The carpentry apprentice has had a successful start to his career, winning two awards for his skill in the last two years.

In 2022, he won the John Palmer Cup from the Suffolk Joint Construction Committee and last year, he placed third in the carpentry category of the national SkillBuild competition.

Simon Girling, director at SEH French, said: "The team have been incredibly impressed with George's skill and attitude since he started.

"He has a bright future ahead of him and it's great to see him using what he's learned through his apprenticeship at home.

"Apprentices make up 10 per cent of our workforce and are extremely valued members of the team.

"They bring in fresh ideas and provide the opportunity to create a new generation of exceptionally skilled tradespeople."