PROJECT BRIEF
A 250sq.m. new build house to be constructed on the site of a former farm building. The new house will have lovely views over the Weaver Hills.
KEY ISSUES
Clearing the site of existing buildings.
The site slopes with finished floor levels set between 1.2m and 2m lower than the existing ground level – this resulted in removal of over 60 lorry loads of earth off site.
The sloping site has also made groundworks and drainage much more complex with various back drop manholes needing to be installed.
As with most sloping sites, retaining walls have been an issue with a rebuild necessary on an existing wall and a brand new, structural engineer designed stone, steel and concrete retaining wall being constructed.
Split floor levels for the finished house have required specialised tanking and damp proof courses to make the new house watertight.
PROJECT DETAILS
Having overcome the issues with the groundworks, the site is now clean and tidy with hardcore all around and work has started on the super structure.
The house is being built in an attractive style of brick with slightly recessed joints to enhance the rustic nature of bricks.
We’re laying the bricks using a traditional flemish bond and there will be natural stone sills on the windows to complement the walls.
PROJECT UPDATE
The house was recently completed after being left at the shell only stage for 8 months whilst the customer sold their own house.
We resumed earlier this year (2012) to complete the house and help with oak framed garage/car port and boundry walls etc. for the new driveway.
Mike and Jenny are now in and we wish them all the best – it was a pleasure working for them and we are very proud of the finished product.
Above – the site as it was originally.
Above – Site office and store!
Above – Groundworks and drainage
Above – new and rebuilt retaining walls
Above – Damp proof membrane
Above – work begins above ground (note flemish bond on brickwork)\
Above – snow stops play!
The finished house!
If you’d like a house like this, call us on 01538 308758 to discuss your project.
