Archive for April, 2009

Residential Refurbishment & Extension - Harrogate

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Job Type:   Residential Refurbishment
Architect:  Wilson Kennett Partnership
Location:   Harrogate

A major refurbishment of a large property in Harrogate is starting to get underway.

The works briefly comprise -

  • Building a new extension, to match the existing property, to accommodate a new swimming pool and sauna
  • Strip walls of existing finishes and skim and re-paint (approx. 1000sq.mtrs)
  • Upgrade the thermal efficiency of the existing property 
  • Extend the existing garage, which will be over two floors
  • Install plank concrete flooring units
  • Install a rainwater harvesting system
  • Install solar panels
  • Install and update the current heating system
  • Strip out the existing electrical system and install new, throughout
  • Install ornate glass canopies to both the car port and rear entrance
  • Re-form the existing driveway and widen the gates; with the possible introduction of automated gates

existing rear elevation