Church Cottage
With a rundown and outdated outhouse building, this plot in St. Nicholas at Wade had a large, wasted space between the house and the existing garage. When the thought of a new connecting extension arose, we were contacted to complete the works. This extension would become a new kitchen area, introduce a downstairs toilet to the property as well as include a utility room.
After the demolition of the outhouse, adjustments to the drainage to suit the new layout. Once completed we excavated and poured our trench foundations appropriately. Following this the brickwork was completed to DPC, our initial slab was poured and then bricklaying works continued to plate level.
Working off a scaffolding we then pitched the new roof, tying into the existing building and the garage. The new roof included two electric Velux windows, and pan tiles were used to match the garage.
Once the roof was weathertight work pressed on inside. Water pipes were adjusted and extended to feed the new boiler, kitchen, toilet and utility appliances. With adaptations made we insulated the floor and completed the screed. Once the screed was finished doors and windows were installed to fully weatherproof the extension, and the connection into the main building was made. To create the opening a suitable RSJ was used to support the load of the building above.
Internal works were completed to a high spec, including an electric cellar door as well as a centre piece Cedar cladding ceiling which catches any eye as soon as you enter. Electric underfloor heating was laid throughout before being tiled. The bathroom was second fixed and the bespoke kitchen and utility appliances were installed, finished with a quartz worktop.
To complete the project, external shrubbery and untidiness was turned into to a sandstone path leading to the front door, and a large courtyard at the back of the property
This was a great build to for us to complete due to its high-quality spec, and another example of the quality of work achieved at Fudstone Developments.
