General – Home&Build Blog

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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‘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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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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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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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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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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Hawkwind: a family home reimagined

Case Studies, General

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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Building a green roof

General, Roofing

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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The Linked Barn: from derelict building to million pound marvel

Case Studies, General

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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How to heat your shed in winter

Exteriors, General

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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