Funnily enough, Mrs G bought the kindle edition of D&A book for 99p. In it they both go into detail about struggles they had and one such struggle were the tiles. These were in the entrance hall (see first episodes of Escape to the Chateau) whilst the whole process was not shown in the prog, he describes how they had to angle grind the cement/muck off the back of them.
Other thing of note: Bat guano and Bird droppings and flies were all tackled and made hygienic, prior to fully moving in and problems which arose once moving in were also tackled. Heating, plumbing Skeptic (sorry couldn't resist) tanks. One telling note was that whilst they learned from mistakes made, they also had the forethought to put in things in advance of future jobs, so work wouldn't have to be redone and mess up progress.
Also noted was the fixing of the balustrade and steps at the front of the Chateau as this was crumbling and if having guests, then they did not want to kill or maim anyone.
I wonder if Steph and her co owners have read the book? Lots of handy tips there about project management oh and I expect she could have asked Dick if needs be. 99p bargain on kindle would have saved us and her a massive headache!
Steph also has the advantage of speaking French fluently, this was one of my criticisms of D&A, however, they at least do now speak a modicum of French and have also begun to build up a reliable supply of people to help at the Chateau. Also noted is the fact that they admit to using help when needed and they budget for it. No patrons in the early days to fund this...a business plan and work!