A Garden Room
The finished garden room with completed landscaping, by Up to Scratch
A Garden Room
A path was laid outside the garden room, using Cammel Dust - tumbled setts and a dwarf wall made from Freshfield Lane bricks, by Up to Scratch
A Garden Room
A bespoke garden room and integrated shed built and designed from the foundations up, by Up to Scratch
A Garden Room
A bespoke garden room and integrated shed built and designed from the foundations up, by Up to Scratch
New Patio
A curved patio crafted using Limestone paving.
New Patio
A charming patio crafted using Belmont Indian sandstone.
New Patio Steps
Fresh brick steps skillfully adorned with Belmont Indian sandstone.
New Patio
An elegant curved patio fashioned with grey Indian sandstone, elegantly accented by a border of Sussex stock bricks.
New Concrete Balcony
Balcony Project: The block and beam structure of this balcony was elegantly covered with Teakstone Indian sandstone.
New Concrete Balcony
Balcony Project: Timber balustrades were added, the walls rendered and painted, transforming this area into a delightful and functional outdoor space.
New Paving
Indian sandstone was laid around an existing brick bullseye feature.
New Garden Wall
A new wall has been built with Sussex stock bricks and topped off with a brick on edge capping.
New Fireplace #1
A tired 90s fireplace has been removed and the fire opening enlarged.
New Fireplace #2
The walls have been replastered, LED downlights added to the inglenook and an oak mantel fitted.
Flared Reclaimed Brick Path
Two new paths, crafted from reclaimed blue-blend Victorian paving bricks, converge into a flared junction with an existing pathway composed of Victorian red paving bricks..
Lime Flintwork & Brickwork
A garage door was replaced with new lime flintwork using field flints and brickwork using reclaimed bricks to match the existing.
A New Patio
The patio was meticulously crafted using grey Indian sandstone, elegantly bordered with a complementing edge of red stock bricks.
Chimney Removal #1
The lead tray on this chimney had deteriorated, resulting in water leaking into the lounge.
Chimney Removal #2
As the chimney was redundant it was decided the most economical solution was to remove it completely and tile over the opening.
Media Wall
I constructed this media wall, seamlessly incorporating a large flatscreen TV, a panoramic electric fireplace, and thoughtfully designed shelving complete with LED downlights..
New Patio and Retaining Walls #1
This garden makeover used Mint Fossil Indian sandstone and retaining walls built with bricks to match the house.
New Patio and Retaining Walls #2
This garden makeover used Mint Fossil Indian sandstone and retaining walls built with bricks to match the house.
New Patio and Retaining Walls #3
This garden makeover used Mint Fossil Indian sandstone and retaining walls built with bricks to match the house.
A music room #1
This project was built to house a large record and book collection. The units were custom built using MDF on a timber frame.
A music room #2
This project was built to house a large record and book collection. A window seat was formed to incorporate a radiator.
A music room #3
This project was built to house a large record and book collection. The finished room showing the window seat, painted to match the decore.
A music room #4
This project was built to house a large record and book collection. The finished room showing the record storage with cupboards above, painted to match the decore.
New Floor #1
This timber kitchen floor had become dangerous with holes appearing through the rotten boards and weakened joists that required immediate attention.
New Floor #2
Following the restoration or replacement of the joists, a new chipboard floor was expertly installed. To complete the project, new skirting was added for a polished finish.
Summer House #1
The neglected summer house was in dire need of relocation and a substantial amount of tender loving care (TLC).
Summer House #2
Upon its relocation to a new spot, the doors were skillfully re-hung. Rotten wood was meticulously repaired, and the summer house was revitalized with several coats of fresh paint, breathing new life into it.