Speaking on behalf of the DIY SOS team, assistant producer Noah McIntyre said the recent wet weather had added to the challenge, with the fire and rescue service having to pump water from the garden at one point.
But he praised the volunteers who had been working late to ensure the building scheduled stayed on track. The project has seen as many as 85 people on site each day, including around 75 volunteers from the local community.
After the theft, he said the community had been “really disappointed” that the incident might tarnish the village’s reputation, but their response to request for more help had been “amazing”.
“On Saturday, me and my colleague were phoning up companies in and around Llanberis, Bangor and Caernarfon asking for help,” Mr McIntyre said.
“I think we had 12 additional plasters and 10 additional carpenters turn up, just after a quick call.
“It’s amazing to see them ditch their weekend plans to come help a family that they’ve never met before.
“The people of Llanberis have been really accepting and patient with us because we do turn up as a bit of a circus.
“But every single person we’ve bumped into in the street has been really kind to us and happy that we’re here.”
He said the team remains on schedule to complete what will be their final build of the year, with the episode expected to air next spring, as part of series 35.
