Are you looking to extend your property? We can assist you with any size extension that you may require, from a single storey kitchen extension, to a multi storey addition to your property. Our services may include an initial inspection of the existing property and its foundations, to inform the structural design for the extension and to establish how this will tie into the existing property. We also have experience of designing extensively glazed extensions with traditional masonry walls or steel frames and oak frame orangeries. We can work with you directly or with your Architect to develop your scheme into reality.
Do you have unusable space that you are looking to convert? We can attend your property early on in your project to advise on the feasibility of the conversion, to allow you to decide if the work is likely to produce the space that you desire. We can work with numerous types of conversion projects including attic and garage conversions, or larger barn and outbuilding conversions, plus much more. We have experience of working with properties of various ages from listed houses, barns and other outbuildings to modern steel , timber and concrete framed structures and traditional masonry properties.
Do you have a plot of land that you would like to develop? We can work with your Architect to develop your scheme through to construction stage, providing further advice during construction if needed. We are experienced in working with a number of construction materials including traditional masonry, modern timber frame, oak frame , concrete and steelwork construction. We will produce accurate drawings to allow construction of your property and can also assist with arranging ground investigations of your site if required to inform non-standard foundation designs.
Do you have a property that is looking tired or is unusable and in need of modernisation? We can assist you to make your refurbishment a reality by attending your property and advising on the practicality of various parts of the works that may impact on the structure. This could be a simple knock through to create the open plan space you desire or more extensive refurbishment of the whole property, which may include adjustments to the roof structure and internal wall layout, or lowering of the ground floor. Once a scheme has been defined we will develop the design through to detailed construction drawings to allow work to progress on site.
Have you noticed a crack in your property that wasn't there before? Are you looking to buy or sell a property and the Surveyor has highlighted a potential issue? We can attend your property to inspect the areas of concern and advise on the likely causes and consequences of the apparent defect. We will produce an informative report on the matter to allow you to take the best course of action to resolve the problem. Once the cause of the defect has been identified we can develop a repair specification to correct the issue. We can also arrange a ground investigation if this is necessary to correct the defect and prevent reoccurrence.
All work undertaken by us is in accordance with current Building Regulations and Codes of Practice. We will produce a calculation package and clear construction drawings for submission to Building Control and use on site by your chosen Contractor/Builder. We are able to design and detail across all traditional construction materials including timber, masonry, concrete, steelwork and also oak framing. Drawings provided include general arrangements, sections, connection details, reinforcement detailing and much more. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like further information or would like to see some example projects.
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