The existing property

The original bungalow was very tired and required modernisation. After new designs and planning were agreed we were ready to start. Once the client had moved out we commenced full reconfigurations and refurbishments that simultaneously took place, which cut the project time to around seven months.

• Architectural design and planning works completed, building control instructed
• Preparation and foundation test works implemented
• Clients move out and off we go!

Protection from the elements

Although the property was empty, we still erected a full scaffolding access system with a “tin hat” roof which not only protected the building from unnecessary weather getting in, but also enabled us to continue work no matter what mother nature threw at our teams. Then the demolishing and dismantling begun in earnest

• Scaffolding with “tin hat” roof erected
• Walls, roof and services dismantled and disconnected
• Preparation for the main construction works and a huge steel beam system to be installed underway

Internal construction

The second floor of this building was constructed using an on site produced timber frame system with full insulations. This was built on top of a full ring beam of steel that sat on its own supports as the original foundations of the property were not adequate to take the load directly on to them or the walls being constructed from standard block or brickwork. The external walls were then cladded with a fibre cement board offering.

• Structural timber walls and roof works being produced and installed on site
• A ring beam of steel, supports and posts was installed to provide structural security
• New timber floors, stud walls and insulations erected to form the new rooms.

Main roof construction and internal walls

The main roof, external and internal structural walls are well underway and were produced and constructed on site by our team of carpenters. These will all be insulated, as will the new floors and joist areas to provide soundproofing as well as warm/cool spaces.

• Timber external structural walls
• Timber roof works nearing completion
• Full insulations to walls, roof voids and floors to provide warm/cool/sound-proofed new spaces

Rear extension construction

As well as the second storey extension and full internal works a new single storey extension was constructed that spanned the width of the property, providing a full open plan kitchen/dining/living room and a separate playroom with sets of  bifolding and French doors leading to the rear garden from each space.

• Rear single storey extension
• Blockwork walls with a pre-coloured render finish
• GRP flat roof works with several pitched roof lanterns allowing light to flood into the rooms below
• Bifolding and French doors leading to the rear garden

Roof lanterns bring the light in!

Four pitched roof design lanterns in total were installed on the flat roofs of the new extension at the rear and sides. These allowed light to flood into the rooms below and provide a beautiful feature to extend the seasons. Composite fibre cement board wall cladding has been installed externally after the UPVC double glazed windows were fitted, with ventilation and insulations behind. This cladding (manufactured by Cedral) needs no maintenance apart from a  wash down every so often perhaps and comes in a variety of colours and finishes.

• Four pitched roof lanterns
• GRP flat roof coating system
• Cedral fibre cement board wall cladding
• UPVC doors and windows, aluminium bifolds
• All rainwater goods, fascias and soffits in UPVC
• Main roof tiling and ventilation works completed

External works continue

The main external works are coming to a conclusion. Doors, windows, cladding and roofing completed. The existing render was removed, repairs made and a new pre-coloured Webber render system was installed on all ground floor walls externally. This render requires no painting and comes in a variety of colours. Internal works are continuing at this stage.

• External render works with a pre-coloured system
• Internal works, kitchen, bathrooms, plastering, electrical, plumbing, heating, flooring, decorating in full swing internally.

The completed project

The property has been revitalised and modernised and the family have moved back in. The rear extension now shows the render works completed and the aluminium bifolding doors and UPVC French doors in place. The house is now a fully updated four/five bedroom home with various bathrooms and reception rooms. This is a great change from the outdated smaller three bedroom bungalow that once stood there. More photos in the gallery below.

• Fully refurbished home
• New electrics, plumbing, heating, roofs, windows, doors, rainwater goods and all internal works complete
• External wall cladding and render works
• From a small bungalow to a large family home in seven months!

Spacious interiors

The huge extension at the rear really completed this property. It enabled the family to have a large, flexible living/dining/kitchen/entertaining space that opened up into the rear garden courtesy of the large bifold doors and two separate sets of French doors. Flexible and open plan living is extremely popular and allows families to grow, work and play together whilst also providing private areas.

• Open plan living
• Kitchen/dining/living space
• Childrens’ playroom
• Home offices
• Ensuite bathrooms
• Utility room
• Vaulted ceiling hallway and staircase area
• Dressing rooms
• Inside/outside living
• Aluminium bifolding doors