Property Before Work Commences

The new wrap around extension was to be constructed up to a neighbours existing property. A party wall agreement and a plan was discussed to implement the best way forward regarding access on to the neighbour’s property to facilitate the works.

Demolition of existing buildings commenced.

• Planning sought via a local architectural designer
• Designs discussed to make the best use of space
• Discussions with neighbours regarding party wall agreements and a plan implemented for how this was to affect everyone involved, access etc.
• Then work could begin!

Demolition & Clearance Works

An existing garage, lean-to and an old extension were demolished to make way for the new wrap around extension. Access on to the neighbouring properties was required at certain times during the main construction works.

• Demolition and removal of an existing garage, extension and lean-to
• Removal of all existing render from the remainder of the building
• Building control instructed that work had commenced
• Drainage work preparations

Ground Works Ongoing

Excavations for new trench foundations then began at a standard depth of 1m. New drainage and soakaway works excavated and laid, and we allowed for temporary use of facilities as the clients were living on site throughout the build. Building control sign off ready for the concrete to be poured and the main construction can begin.

• Trench style foundations excavated at 1m in depth
• Building control sign off for this element implemented
• Concrete footings were poured
• Drainage and soakaway works completed
• The main construction can begin!

Main construction

The main wall construction is mostly completed and the timber roof structure is fully underway. The materials used for the external finish will blend in with the old, especially as the existing walls have been re-rendered and painted already by our team. Doors and windows have been ordered.

• Insulated blockwork walls completed
• Timber roof work underway
• Render and external decoration carried out on existing elevations
• Some of the steelwork has been installed, more to follow when the knock throughs into the main house are underway.

Roof works underway and rooflight windows

A total of four separate opening rooflight windows are being installed on this project and you can see the openings in this picture. Once the timber element of the roof is completed, then a breathable membrane, timber roof battens, roof tiles, ventilation strips and leadwork flashing will be installed. It will then be ready for fascias, soffits and rainwater goods to complete the roof works.

• Timber roof and supporting works
• Four separate opening rooflight windows
• Fascias, soffits, rainwater goods, tiling and leadwork to be completed

Completed Exterior & Landscaping

Now that the project is completed, the new rear living space now links fully to the garden via two sets of bifolding doors, allowing the outside in and the use of the garden like never before. All external works were included and constructed by our team in this project.

• Single storey wrap around extension
• Kitchen/diner/living space
• Separate utility room
• Front storage area
• Work from home office
• Full landscaping implemented with lighting
• Renovation works completed included rendering of the existing building, replacement of cloakroom facilities, decorating inside and out.

Completed Interior

The main space in the extension was the new L-shaped kitchen/diner/living space. This was completed with a fully fitted kitchen and integrated appliances, central kitchen island/breakfast bar area, floor tiling that matched the external garden paving, vaulted ceiling with rooflight windows and full finishing works.

• New fitted kitchen and utility with integrated appliances
• Tiled floors that matched the garden paving
• Vaulted ceilings with rooflight windows
• Home office
• Large storage room
• Living space overlooking the garden
• Two sets of aluminium bifolding doors