Berkshire Home

Refurbishment of a Berkshire home

Sector: Residential
Client: Private
Value range: Private

The project involved extensive internal reconfiguration, full refurbishment throughout, and significant structural works to create a bright, open-plan family home with improved functionality and comfort.

Scope of work

Demolition & Structural Alterations

  • Removal of the existing front porch and formation of a new entrance, allowing the relocation of the front door and creation of an enlarged entrance hallway.
  • Structural alterations to enable the removal of internal walls and formation of a large open-plan kitchen/dining area with a separate utility room.
  • Installation of new structural steelwork to support the open-plan layout.
  • Adjustment of existing full-height windows to provide traditional cill levels.

Garage & Ground Floor Reconfiguration

  • Part conversion of the existing garage to form:
    – A relocated cloakroom WC.
    – A new home office.
    – New door formed at the rear of the garage for direct access into the kitchen.
    – Retention of the right-hand side of the garage for storage.

Mechanical & Electrical Upgrades

  • Installation of a new boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder within the new utility room.
  • Re-routing of foul drainage to accommodate the new cloakroom WC, connecting to the existing manhole at the front of the property.
  • Complete rewiring and re-plumbing of the property.

First Floor & Internal Finishes

  • Refurbishment of the first floor, including redecorations and installation of a new family bathroom.
  • New double-glazed windows installed throughout.
  • High-quality finishes to all rooms, including new flooring, ceilings, and joinery.

Outcome

  • Transformation of a dated property into a spacious, energy-efficient and modern family home, combining open-plan living with practical spaces such as a dedicated utility room and home office.
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