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We met our clients for the first time in their property and listened to their long list of reasons why their property didn’t work for them at all. It wasn’t hard to see why; we were standing in a tired, 1960s detached, 5-bedroom house with a dysfunctional layout and fixtures and fittings that were well overdue for replacement. The layout, the décor, the feel of the spaces wasn’t in support of their family’s lifestyle or their work-from-home needs.
The architect had successfully gained planning permission for two extensions and re-modelling of both the ground and first floors and with the property overlooking one of Cambridge’s parks, the proposed designs promised to not only enhance the property itself but also its environment and surroundings too
The extension was built with medium-density concrete blocks and a 150mm cavity to suit building regulations. The finish was to be Cedar cladding.
As the build progressed, we saw that property had been built well in its construction. Even so, there were several problems that needed to be solved; unsupported rafters from an older extension, less room for the new staircase than preferred, old and brittle roofing felt that had started letting water in, rough, cast in-situ lintels where face brickwork was planned and no foundations under the proposed position of the new kitchen window were just some. We carried out work to rectify all of these, resulting in improved outcomes for our clients.
The new home emerge as finishes were completed and the bathrooms and kitchens took shape.
The result being a layout that supports the family’s life and high levels of finishes that enhance their enjoyment of their property.
