Extension & Refurbishment - Navenby - 2019
This project is to construct a new rear and front extension to the existing bungalow and carry out a full refurbishment of the property.
Day 1 - (13 May 19).
Marking out and excavating for new shed base, patio area and soak-away. Building Control inspection carried out and approval of new foundations excavations and drainage plans.
Marking out and excavating for new shed base, patio area and soak-away. Building Control inspection carried out and approval of new foundations excavations and drainage plans.
Day 2 - (14 May 19).
More soil out now working onto the rear extension, soak-away complete and piped up ready to connect.
More soil out now working onto the rear extension, soak-away complete and piped up ready to connect.
Day 3 - (15 May 19).
More excavation, front and rear footings now excavated ready for inspection and concrete on Friday.
More excavation, front and rear footings now excavated ready for inspection and concrete on Friday.
Day 4 - (17 May 19).
Excavations passed by Building Control, Chimney removed (above roof line), foundations filled.
Excavations passed by Building Control, Chimney removed (above roof line), foundations filled.
Day 5/6 - (20-21 May 19).
Foundation blocks laid, radon sumps fitted and new foul waste pipes and inspection chambers installed.
Foundation blocks laid, radon sumps fitted and new foul waste pipes and inspection chambers installed.
Day 7 - (22 May 19).
11 Ton hardcore delivery for all areas. Compacted hardcore into base of oversize, sand compacted and levelled, Radon membrane double sealed and taped, and thermal layers (120mm) added and joint tape to seal. Separation layer and concrete to be added tomorrow. Building control visit.
11 Ton hardcore delivery for all areas. Compacted hardcore into base of oversize, sand compacted and levelled, Radon membrane double sealed and taped, and thermal layers (120mm) added and joint tape to seal. Separation layer and concrete to be added tomorrow. Building control visit.
Day 8/9 - (23-24 May 19).
Hardcore for Shed Base and patio laid and compacted. Over site poured on both front and rear extensions.
Foundations completed and blockwork started. Soak-away connected for guttering and patio drains.
Hardcore for Shed Base and patio laid and compacted. Over site poured on both front and rear extensions.
Foundations completed and blockwork started. Soak-away connected for guttering and patio drains.
Day 10/11/12 - (28-30 May 19).
Block work and brick work started on front and rear extensions, nearly up to wall plate with scaffold in place ready for the remainder. Swarming Tree Bumble Bees being removed tomorrow so its safe!!!
Block work and brick work started on front and rear extensions, nearly up to wall plate with scaffold in place ready for the remainder. Swarming Tree Bumble Bees being removed tomorrow so its safe!!!
Day 13 - (31 May 19).
Brick work to front extension up to scaffold height, Bees removed from roof and general tidy up.
Brick work to front extension up to scaffold height, Bees removed from roof and general tidy up.
Day 14/15 - (3-4 June 19).
Brick and Block-work, gable end started. Roof tiles stripped ready for new cut roof.
Brick and Block-work, gable end started. Roof tiles stripped ready for new cut roof.
Day 16 - (5 June 19).
Cut roof started, no rain today......
Cut roof started, no rain today......
Day 17 to 21 - (6-12 June 19).
Cut roof finished, facia started, gable wall built and ready for tiling despite the heavy rain for 2 days so far...
Cut roof finished, facia started, gable wall built and ready for tiling despite the heavy rain for 2 days so far...
Day 22 - (17 June 19).
Valley trays, lead work and tiles on 1/2 of the rear extension. Scaffold down and Building Control Inspection of the cut roof.
Valley trays, lead work and tiles on 1/2 of the rear extension. Scaffold down and Building Control Inspection of the cut roof.
Day 23 - (18 June 19).
Velux windows installed.
Velux windows installed.
Day 24 - (19 June 19).
Rear extension roof almost tiled now, a few more tiles needed.
Rear extension roof almost tiled now, a few more tiles needed.
Day 25 to 26 - (20/21 June 19).
Front extension block and brickwork and roof constructed.
Front extension block and brickwork and roof constructed.
Day 27 to 29 - (24-26 June 19).
Rear extension roof insulated, 1st fix electrical wiring and ready for boarding. Roof pointed. Front extension roof finished, pointing and ridges to add. Shed base almost done, Tuesday deadline.......
Rear extension roof insulated, 1st fix electrical wiring and ready for boarding. Roof pointed. Front extension roof finished, pointing and ridges to add. Shed base almost done, Tuesday deadline.......
Day 30 - (27 June 19).
Roof ridge tiles relaid and pointed, facia finished and shed base complete and ready for Tuesday.
Roof ridge tiles relaid and pointed, facia finished and shed base complete and ready for Tuesday.
Day 31 - (28 June 19).
General removal of all doors, skirting and architrave and most of the kitchen. Rear extension doors, window fitted.
General removal of all doors, skirting and architrave and most of the kitchen. Rear extension doors, window fitted.
Day 32 - (1 July 2019).
Busy day removing stuff again; existing flooring tiles removed, ceilings removed where required and main bedroom wall removed. New master bedroom window fitted. All old electrical circuits and lighting removed.
Busy day removing stuff again; existing flooring tiles removed, ceilings removed where required and main bedroom wall removed. New master bedroom window fitted. All old electrical circuits and lighting removed.
Day 33 - (2 July 2019).
More demolition and opening rooms up, render removal. New shed in place.
More demolition and opening rooms up, render removal. New shed in place.
Day 34 - (3 July 2019).
Render off, ceilings down and new door openings created.
Render off, ceilings down and new door openings created.
Day 35/36 (4-5 July 2019).
Yet more demolition, nearly done, 1 more day, 1 more wall and a bit to go away. New electrical supply trench dug (hard work).
Yet more demolition, nearly done, 1 more day, 1 more wall and a bit to go away. New electrical supply trench dug (hard work).
Day 37/38 (8-9 July 2019).
Final few stages of demolition, new internal wall footings and waste pipework. New walls and door openings. New power Supply installed and 1st fix electrical work underway.
Final few stages of demolition, new internal wall footings and waste pipework. New walls and door openings. New power Supply installed and 1st fix electrical work underway.
Day 39 (10 Jul 19).
More new internal walls and blocking up of old openings and the fireplace. More removal of ceilings and wall tiles in the kitchen ready for new openings.
More new internal walls and blocking up of old openings and the fireplace. More removal of ceilings and wall tiles in the kitchen ready for new openings.
Day 40 - (11 July 2019).
New bi-fold doors glass installed, front window openings size changed ready for new windows next week, last remains of the kitchen removed. Packing crate lid found in the loft for WO Frazer?
New bi-fold doors glass installed, front window openings size changed ready for new windows next week, last remains of the kitchen removed. Packing crate lid found in the loft for WO Frazer?