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    St George’s Mansions: From derelict shell to spectacular apartment complex

    Case Studies, General
    From the derelict shell of the former St George’s Hospital, Shropshire Homes has created the spectacular St George’s Mansions development, an award-winning complex of more than 100 luxury apartments. St. George’s was originally built in 1818 as the Staffordshire County...
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    Posted by Anthony Woodburn
    on Jul 05, 2019
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    ‘Old school’ construction wins through at North End Farm

    Case Studies, General, Home extension
    While drawings can always depict a neat end result, getting to that point with an old, dilapidated building, complicated by unforeseen circumstances, is a different story. While the plans were very detailed on this extensive renovation project, the age of...
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    Posted by Anthony Woodburn
    on Jul 04, 2019
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    Southbrook: A project in two halves

    Case Studies, General
    When you want major building work completed on your home and you want to continue living there, the process of planning and carrying out the build becomes a little more complicated. The builders at Southbrook, Leckhampton Builders Ltd, took on...
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    Posted by Megan Collins Quinlan
    on Jul 04, 2019
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    West Street: Where challenges were met with perseverance

    Case Studies, General
    Any builder will know that a listed building will throw some ‘curveballs’ and these complexities are something that has to be built into schedules and budgets. In the case of the property at West Street in Ditchling, those curveballs meant...
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    Posted by Megan Collins Quinlan
    on Jul 03, 2019
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    Groundhouse Sheppey: The Hobbit Home

    Case Studies, General
    Based on the ‘Groundhouse’ concept in Brittany featured on Grand Designs, Groundhouse Sheppey is the first permanent home of its kind in the UK. Designed and self-built by Heidi & Savas Pavlou (with the help of many others!), Groundhouse Sheppey...
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    Posted by Anthony Woodburn
    on Jul 02, 2019
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    How to choose the flooring for your garage conversion

    Garage conversion, General
    Installing the right flooring is a crucial part of converting your garage; whether you’re creating a man cave, a family games room or a home office. But how do you decide which type of flooring to use? Fear not, as...
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    Posted by Anna Whitehouse
    on Feb 21, 2019
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    Hawkwind: a family home reimagined

    Case Studies, General
    Hawkwind: a family home reimagined
    When it was first built, Hawkwind’s stone walls, slate roof and white uPVC windows were the height of fashion. However, by 2017 the property’s exterior was looking dated and its interior layout was no longer suitable for modern family life....
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    Posted by Anna Whitehouse
    on Jan 31, 2019
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    Building a green roof

    General, Roofing
    Building a green roof
    One of the most innovative and eco-friendly ways to replace a flat or low-pitched roof is to consider a green roof. These living, plant-based roofs offer a host of benefits and they look great too. Plus you don’t usually need...
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    Posted by Megan Collins Quinlan
    on Jan 31, 2019
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    The Linked Barn: from derelict building to million pound marvel

    Case Studies, General
    The Linked Barn: from derelict building to million pound marvel
    When a dilapidated barn belonging to a Derbyshire farm was sold, its new owner envisioned transforming it into a high tech home that would combine traditional construction materials with contemporary design. Within a week of the purchase, builder Steve Corrigan...
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    Posted by Anna Whitehouse
    on Jan 30, 2019
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    How to heat your shed in winter

    Exteriors, General
    How to heat your shed in winter
    Is your shed cold, damp and uninviting during the winter? Simply add a source of heat and you’ll transform it into a shiver-free haven where you can get going on those garden projects. Read on as we take a look...
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    Posted by Anna Whitehouse
    on Jan 30, 2019
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