The works comprised of the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of five 1 Bedroom apartments built to a very high standard. The buildings were originally a Dairy which was then converted into a Joinery workshop.

 

After demolition the ground had to be piled due to it being unsuitable for traditional foundations. Bottom driven piling was opted for as this negated the need to remove spoil from the site.

 

The site itself was very confined with the new building being built on the majority of the footprint. Deliveries were difficult and had to be arranged between 9:30 – 2:30 due to the proximity of the primary school next door.

 

Once the piles were installed, tested and passed, a reinforced concrete ground bearing slab was poured. This work was carried out at the weekend due to the school opening hours and the necessity to use a concrete pump.

 

The structure was a traditional load bearing brickwork structure with precast flooring and stairs at first and second floor.

 

The roof was constructed in timber with a zinc cladding. Oak cladding was installed on some external elevations and throughout the communal stairway.

 

Velfac windows were installed throughout and internal doors were oak veneered to match the oak hardwood flooring that was fitted. 

 

Terrazzo and marble tiling was installed in the bathrooms and glass splashbacks were fitted to the kitchen worktops. All the apartments were fully fitted out with washing machines, dishwashers and electrical/hob/ovens.