Restoration video below
Join us as we take you through an exciting renovation project of a Grade 2 listed building. In this video, you will witness the incredible transformations made by our skilled team. Starting with the crucial process of damp proofing the basement, we ensured a solid foundation for the restoration. Watch as we expertly install new electrical systems and plumbing, modernizing the building while preserving its historic charm. From the initial stages to the final touches, experience the complete restoration of this unique property, showcasing our commitment to both quality and heritage.
Grade 2 Listed Building Renovation
Here are the details of our team's renovation of a five-story Grade II listed building. The property had been derelict for several years, and our task was to bring it into the 21st century. We completely gutted the building, both internally and externally, repairing all elements and transforming it from a purely commercial property into a mixed-use building with both commercial and residential spaces. Our team approached the renovation in phases, as the building's old electrical and plumbing systems needed to be entirely replaced. This involved removing all existing electrical wiring and installing new cables throughout the property. We also contacted the main electrical supplier to ensure a higher output distribution, which required adding isolators, Ryfield boards, and more. Additionally, we addressed damp issues in the basement that had accumulated over the years. Our team employed several methods to dry out the brickwork affected by damp damage, and we implemented basement tanking to prevent further moisture problems. Being a Grade II listed building, many features were outdated and could not be replaced. However, we designed a suspended ceiling on the first floor, which is part of the commercial area. This new ceiling concealed old features that the client felt did not create the desired atmosphere.
1st Floor Renovations
The client wanted the first floor to be split into two separate functioning departments, one side of the floor would be designated to a small office workspace and the other half would be designated completely to the use of residential occupants. As seen below being a commercial premise the previous wiring and plug circuits we’re under the flooring. The client wanted new sockets running along the sides of the walls, a suspended ceiling with spotlights and to create a door entrance into another room which they wanted to be connected to this main room as seen below
Damp Proof Course
Discover the transformation of our latest project, a renovation of a grade 2 listed building that had long been left in a derelict state. Originally a five-story commercial premise, we converted it into beautiful residential flats. Our journey began by stripping the walls back to their original brickwork followed by injecting a damp-proofing solution at key points. We then applied Vandex tanking slurry to create a water-resistant barrier, and for added safety, we constructed aluminum frames to allow the walls to breathe, ensuring a durable and comfortable living space for future residents.
Electricity Rerouting
The entire electric power supply existed in the basement this meant that all of the power for the 5 story building was running from a very small power voltage supply in the basement, our team spoke to the main electrical supplier and they we’re to supply a higher voltage of electric to the building this meant that a complete new system had to be created including a new high voltage armored cable which would distribute the main electric supply to a commercial circuit board, Ryefield board on the 1st floor which would then be split into 4 separate meters for the residential flats there we’re many aspects of this renovation which was very complicated but our team worked to a strict plan of action which prevailed.
Plumbing
On the office side of the 1st floor the client wanted a useable small kitchen space for her staff to use, with no water outlets or boiler for hot water our teams had to channel a waterline from one of the neighboring toilets, the client wanted all pipe work hidden to give an overall cleaner finish this meant all pipework and gas work for radiators had to be ran through the flooring, being an old building parts of the building consisted of concrete flooring this meant etching out a channel line for the pipework to run through. Below is a picture of the room with boiler fitted.
Original Feature restorations
Being a grade II listed building, a lot of the building's original decor could not be replaced, requiring it to be upscaled and restored. Various methods were used to restore damaged wood and door frames.