Rip-out starts

First we remove the door casings, skirts, flooring etc. The void between these two rooms will be filled. This room, with the sofa, ended up being the kitchen.

Inital rip out

Same carried out upstairs.

Evidence of dry-rot

We came across dry rot during rip-out which had not been picked up during the survey.  We are qualified to treat dry-rot and were able to deal with it.  (The dry rot is the wispy dark material).

More dry-rot

It’s easy enough to treat with the right chemicals but left untreated dry-rot can wreck masonry.

Repairs to outrigger

We removed most of the crumbling render from the outrigger at the rear of the property.

Outrigger next stage

Re-rendered outrigger

Outrigger after painting

Still some touching up to do and new guttering to be fitted.

Making two bedrooms out of one

This property had a large front rooms so we were able to turn it into two bedrooms.  The stud work has gone in (splitting the original window).

Forming new window openings

Old window has been removed and new openings created.

Exterior work

New lintels created and fitted for new windows.

New windows fitted

New partitioning

Fireboard used throughout to comply with building regulations.  We arrange this on clients behalf.

Kitchen being fitted

With protective covers still in place.

Finished kitchen.

Finished bedroom

Ready for dressing.