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Full House Renovation // Itchenor

  • A full width single storey extension will be built with 3 dormer windows in the roof
  • Aerial view showing the new extension and floor area
  • Look much more space there is more ground floor living

Brief

This is a year long project involving a full renovation including a side and rear extension, plus exterior cladding and groundwork.

Overview

Below are some the features of this renovation:

  • Charred lark cladding on all exterior walls, with aluminium fascia and soffits
  • New doors & windows throughout
  • Bathroom refitted throughout
  • Underfloor heating system
  • Home automation: smart house systems (alarms, cameras, heating, lighting etc)
  • Large single storey side extension to create: large cycle storage, master bedroom with lots of built-in storage, big bathroom with large shower and twin sinks, and big doors opening onto a terrace area in the garden.
  • At the rear will be a full width single storey extension, matching the existing roofline, housing a fantastic open plan kitchen and large lounge area.
  • Upstairs there will be some layout changes, with larger dormers opening up the rooms, with juliet balconies letting in lots of light.
  • Outside there are big garden plans to incorporate a bridge linking the current garden and the new meadow.

START OF PROJECT

  • The decking is being dismantled ready for the footings for the extension
  • Aerial view showing existing footprint of the house
  • The conservatory has been removed. Quick work team!
  • View showing the new meadow which we will link to the existing garden with a walkway
  • The exterior of the house will be clad in charred lark, with dark fascias and soffits
  • Inside will be a big layout change
  • All these rooms at the rear will be incorporated into a large open plan kitchen/diner and lounge
  • The existing kitchen - this space will show the biggest change
  • Upstairs the layout will change a little as there are new dormer windows being added in

Check out our video update from the beginning of the project.

And today a team of local bat ecologists visited the site. Watch a video update.

STEELWORK UPDATES

  • Aerial view showing the new extension and floor area
  • This aperture will frame the garden and surrounding countryside views perfectly from the kitchen/dining space
  • The steel framework is in and you can begin to see the shape of the rooms forming
  • Cross section showing the process and materials of the build
  • Side view showing new extension joining existing walls

Here is a video update showing the steel work stage of the build.

GROUNDWORK UPDATE

Downstairs, the steel structures and walls are now complete and we have put in a temporary staircase to service the upstairs part of the build.

  • The new structure joining to the existing
  • We are getting ready to add the first floor now
  • A staircase has been installed today ready for the first floor work to begin
  • The timber joists have just been completed
  • The front elevation of the house is taking shape

Check out a video update of the groundworks

UPSTAIRS STUDWORK UPDATE

Upstairs all the studwork is now complete and the layout in finalised for the rooms. The first fix electrical and plumbing in underway and now insulation is being added to the roof. Some major works to the mains supplies has also underway in the background. All meters were previously inside and not very accesible, so now they are all outside and compliant with modern standards. The main water pressure has been increased which will have a huge effect on the whole house.

  • The whole house has been weathered, battened and all flat roofs lined with a single ply membrane
  • Look much more space there is more ground floor living
  • Roof lanterns to be fitted soon
  • The dormer window cladding has yet to be decided but all roofs are weather proofed for autumn
  • The cellotex insulation is being fitted into all roof cavities this week
  • This large window has such a great view over the countryview views to the back of the house
  • Work has been done to all mains supplies: gas, water, electrical. The major one is the water pressure is being increased to the whole house - this will be a dramatic improvement.
  • Downstairs the studwork is starting soon and the rooms will start taking shape

Check out a video update of the upstairs progress

FIRST FIX ELECTRICS UPDATE

The interior room layout is now confirmed and the electricians are working hard doing the first fix electrics throughout. Upstairs the teams are finishing off the insulation and cellotex ready for the next stage.

  • Prep work is underway for underfloor heating
  • We can't wait for the windows and rooflights to be fitted
  • The first fix of electrics is happening this week
  • It's important to keep cables/wire tidy and accessible for future work
  • Downstairs, studwork walls are creating large rooms
  • The shape of rooms is taking shape
  • Upstairs the insulation and cellotex is nearly complete

Upstairs is plastered

Upstairs (except bathrooms) has been plastered and is drying nicely ready for skirting and architraves. Outside the roof is looking great with its slate tiles and zinc covered dormers. The VM zinc is the best choice for coastal areas as its extra coating helps minimise salt air corrosion. The zinc is clipped and prepped offsite and it bespoke for each job. Touches like these add up to a very high-end finish and we can’t wait to share new updates with you for this build.

  • The upstairs has been plastered and it's drying quickly in this mild weather.
  • Here will stand a bath with the lovely large windows overhead
  • The bathrooms are being plumped in ready for plasterboard soon.
  • Windows are due in a couple of weeks time
  • The slate roof is looking great and blends well with the zinc dormer coverings.
  • The VM zinc has an extra layer of coating to help protect from the sea air to minimise corrosion.

Check out the latest instagram reel update for this stage.