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
- — Bespoke 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
Weekly site reviews
A structured walk-round with photos, decisions logged in writing — no 'I thought we agreed' arguments.
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.
Hidden damp behind plaster+
We strip suspect walls back to brick before quoting solid prices. Penetrating, rising and condensation damp are diagnosed before any new plaster goes on.
Asbestos in older ceilings & insulation+
Pre-strip surveys arranged before demolition, licensed removal contractors instructed where needed, with documentation for your file.
Electrics that don't meet current regs+
We test the existing installation early. If it can't be remedied, we price a full rewire upfront rather than chasing fault after fault.
Ceiling joists that won't take a new bathroom+
Floor opened up at survey stage, structural engineer consulted, joists doubled or strengthened before trades commit.
Leadtimes on planning, party wall and Building Control+
Programmed in from week one, not the week before we need them — we know what each Midlands council actually takes.
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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