Eaton Bishop, County of Herefordshire, herefordshire
Period Property restoration.
Modernisation
Green construction and energy efficient builds.
Complete renovations including kitchen and bathroom fitting.
Extensions and conversions.
Landscaping.
Plumbing and electrics.
2 customer reviews
Paula Poyner
Andrew and his team have built an extension for us this year and i couldn't recommend them enough. It is hard to find good trustworthy builders these days.
Andrew has a great knowledge and plenty of design ideas which was really useful to us.
They kept our home clean and tidy at all times and there attention to detail was outstanding.
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Terry
Fence & Gate Installation
Did not turn up at the time we agreed [twice] and no response.
Reply from Hereford Building Services
I feel this is very harsh as due to a family emergency i had to cancel my appointment. when i popped round after re-aranging a time there was nobody there.
How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
Quality of existing wall construction and suitable foundations.
Electricity supply or how easy to get to distribution board.
Windows and openings.
Condition of roof and insulation requirements.
condition of concrete floor and weather insulation is required.
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
Raise floor level to create room for insulation and fit timber floor. Or remove existing floor, insulate and re-concrete
Most garages are single skin brick or block work. Framing inside creating cavity with suitable insulation to current building regs is usually necessary . this however this creates room for electrics and plumbing.
If link detached fire control will be required.
Remove existing roof if required check or replace roof timbers to comply with regs.
Insulate roof space and fit electrics.
Fit new windows and doors.
Plasterboard throughout
Plastering throughout
Second fix joinery
Decorating second fix plumbing and electrics.
Guttering and downpipes
landscaping
Completion
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
There are a few things to take into consideration.
Size of floor beams and roof construction. ( if modern trusses have been used with diagonal bracing new purlins and or steel beams maybe may be required.)
Suitable access and where from e.g. landing or spare bedroom etc.
Headroom requirements.
Access for services
What is the room to be fore and current regulations .
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
create opening into lost ready for staircase.
Fit larger floor beams
Fit purlins / steelwork and open up roof space.
Services
Ventilation and roof windows/dormers.
Insulation all round to current regs
Fire proofing where required
New flooring
plastering throughout
Second fix joinery and fit new staircase
Fire doors
smoke alarms
Second fix plumbing and electrics
decorating
second fix plumbing and heating
How long have you been in business?
I have been a builder for 27 years both running my fathers property development company here and in Majorca before going out on my own.
What guarantee does your work come with?
All work is guaranteed for 5 years with full after care service.
What do you love most about your job?
Working with people and transforming tired buildings into quality homes
What inspired you to start your own business?
Ive allways enjoyed restoring properties after working with my father from an early age.
Why should our clients choose you?
Im easy going and love to help with designs and forwarding my own ideas .