Lime mortar & plasters
NHL 3.5 hydraulic lime mixes for repointing, lime hemp and wood-fibre insulation for breathable walls.
Renovations
Whole-house renovations done by people who actually run the site.
From cosmetic refreshes to full structural overhauls of period properties, we manage the trades, the paperwork and the unexpected so you can stay focused on the finish.
Structural renovations
Changing how the house works.
Removing chimney breasts, opening up load-bearing walls, basement digs, loft conversions, retrofitting steel frames into brick-and-block originals. Every move signed off by a structural engineer and inspected by Building Control.
- • Load-bearing wall removals
- • RSJ and goalpost steelwork
- • Loft conversions & dormers
- • Basement & cellar conversions
- • Underpinning & subsidence repairs
Cosmetic renovations
Changing how the house feels.
Replastering, full redecoration, new flooring, kitchen and bathroom replacements, joinery upgrades. The pretty bits done properly, by the same trades who poured the foundations.
- • Full replastering & skim
- • Engineered & solid-wood flooring
- • Made-to-measure kitchens & utilities
- • Bathroom & wet-room rebuilds
- • Built-in storage & joinery
Period property upgrades
Victorian, Edwardian and listed homes.
Period homes punish shortcuts. Wrong mortar mix and the brickwork blows. Wrong insulation and the walls go damp. We use lime plasters, breathable build-ups and traditional joinery techniques where it matters.
Sash window restoration
Reglazing, draught-proofing strips, parting bead replacement and weights rebalanced, never replaced with uPVC.
Original joinery & cornice
Skirting and architrave matched to original profiles, cornices restored with run-in-place plaster where damaged.
Cast iron & stone
Fireplaces and surrounds carefully removed, restored and reinstalled. Stone hearths cut to template.
Project management
How we keep a renovation on track.
01
Single project lead
One person owns the programme, the budget and the trades. You don't get bounced between subcontractors.
02
Monthly site reviews
A structured walk-round with photos, and decisions logged in writing, so there are no 'I thought we agreed' arguments later.
03
Transparent costs
Line-item proposal, provisional sums clearly flagged, variations priced before they happen, not after.
04
Snag-led handover
We snag the property ourselves before you walk it. Then we walk it together. Then we walk it again.
Common challenges
What usually goes wrong on a renovation, and how we handle it.
Old wiring or pipework that needs replacing once the walls are open+
We inspect the existing first fix before plaster goes back on. If the wiring or pipework is past its useful life, we quote the replacement clearly before closing the walls.
Damp, rot or woodworm found after stripping back+
We stop, diagnose the cause and agree the remedial scope before continuing. No covering it over and hoping for the best.
Floors, walls or ceilings that are out of level in older properties+
Older properties rarely sit flat. We screed, pack, batten or sister joists as needed so the finished surfaces look right and last.
A wall you want to remove turning out to be load-bearing and needing a steel+
We confirm the structure before any demolition. If a steel is needed, we source calculations, order the beam and install it properly.
Undersized or worn-out drainage that needs upgrading+
CCTV and dye testing where needed. We replace old clay or pitch fibre with modern fall and rodding access so it handles the new layout.
Renovation FAQs
The two we hear most often.
- 01
Can you knock through walls and change the layout?
Yes, we carry out structural alterations with the correct steelwork and building-control approval.
- 02
Can you make the property more energy efficient?
Yes, we improve insulation and fabric as part of a renovation, which lowers running costs.
- 03
Do I need to move out during a renovation?
For full renovations it's often easier, but we'll advise based on scope and can phase work where possible.
- 04
Do you manage all the trades?
Yes, one team, one point of contact, all trades coordinated by us.
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