Mixing Traditional Architecture with Modern Refurbishments
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Mixing Traditional Architecture with Modern Refurbishments
From Victorian townhouses to Art Deco apartment
blocks, south west London, like much of the capital, is brimming...
5 things to think about when starting a refurbishment project
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5 things to think about when starting a refurbishment project
Planning
a refurbishment project is an exciting time. It’s your chance to create the
space that’s exactly how you want...
Types of Sound Insulation
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Types of Sound Insulation
We all crave returning from a busy day of work to our own quiet sanctum that is our homes. Unfortunately, the reality of living in a busy...
Bluffers guide to builders’ jargon – Part 2
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Bluffers guide to builders’ jargon – Part 2
The construction industry, like all industries, is awash with jargon and we thought it might be useful to put together another list of the...
Wall Finishes
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Wall Finishes
Gone are the days when a discussion, or in this case a blog post, about internal wall finishes would go no further than listing the various...
Natural Light - Rooflights
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Natural Light - Rooflights
Roof lights explained
Natural light is one of the most desirable and valued qualities in the home. When embarking on a building project,...
A Grand Design Basement
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A Grand Design Basement
There are lots of reasons why customers are looking to dig down to create new space. The most typical layout we come across incorporates a...
Outdoor Patio Areas
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Outdoor Patio Areas
So the sun has come out early this year, just in time for us to start discussing BBQs and outdoor areas. Over recent years, we have found...
Building Control - Should you be afraid?
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Building Control - Should you be afraid?
For the unfamiliar embarking on a new project Building Control can be an intimidating concept, an unexpected level of authority and an...
Concrete vs Timber Floors
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Concrete vs Timber Floors
Concrete vs Timber Floors
There are 2 types of floor construction used in the building industry today; these can be classed as either...
Polished Concrete the new build trend
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Polished Concrete the new build trend
The commercial world and public spaces has seen polished concrete as a popular floor choice for many years. More recently it's reached the...
Broadgates Road
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Broadgates Road
Project Brief: To convert and extend a family house to make the maximum use of the space within the kitchen and garden. The ground floor at Broadgates Road had previously been extended but the extension had split the kitchen with the dining area and cooking spaces on different levels. The...
Project Brief: To convert and extend a family house to make the maximum use of the space within the kitchen and garden. The ground floor at Broadgates Road had previously been extended but the extension had split the kitchen with the dining area and cooking spaces on different levels. The...