Loft Conversions
The space in a loft or attic can be typically 30% of the total floor area of your home.
In almost all cases it is wasted space that can be turned into living space. If the attic is used for storage there is no need to lose all of this storage space as some attic space can be retained.
Loft conversion or roof conversion is often cheaper than extending your home outwards and potentially increase the value of your property by 10% to 20%. In addition you often do not need planning permission for a loft conversion or basement conversion. It may be possible to complete the work without removing the existing roof covering or making any major structural alterations.
Refurbishments : Internal & External Refurbishment
We can carry out any refurbishment works and this often includes a huge range of specialist trades.
In almost all cases it is wasted space that can be turned into living space. If the attic is used for storage there is no need to lose all of this storage space as some attic space can be retained.
A typical internal project will often include a full strip out back to a bare shell, new suspended ceilings, plastering and partitions, full electrical and mechanical services, with decoration and flooring as the finishing touches.
Alterations/Extensions
House renovations or house extensions are projects where you may decide to change the interior or the exterior of your property to enhance the way it looks and to potentially improve the value of your property.
No job is too big or small, from radical changes through to small alterations. You can extend your house in terms of space or utilise the space better. You can decide to re-arrange your room locations or walls.
There are many possible ways by which you can renovate your house. A well designed and built house extension will add extra living space and potentially increase the value of your property.
Garage Conversion
Garage conversions are becoming increasingly popular with more and more people prefering to change a garage's purpose from that of storing a car to one of providing another useful living space.
The most common use is for a study area. Other uses are a playroom, ground floor bedroom, separate dining room or an annex for use with an elderly relative.
New Builds
A new build can be a big undertaking for anyone. Building a new home takes time and is often carried out at the mercy of the weather.
Most new builds can have a timescale of 4-12 months to construct, this depends on the size, complexity, and materials specification.
Sometimes it is difficult to confirm the exact moving in date until your project is nearing completion. However, the following schedule will give you an idea of what to expect and how your project will progress:
Stage 1 - Structural Work
Site clearance. Foundations substructure and sub floor. Superstructure. Floor joist /floor slabs. Roof, windows and make watertight.
Stage 2 - First fix
Main plumbing.
Main electrical work.
Main joinery doorframes, staircases etc.
Internal ceilings (plasterboard lining).
Stage 3 - Second fix
Taps, sanitaryware and final plumbing. Sockets, switches and final electrical work. Architraves, skirting, doors and final Joinery.
Stage 4 - External works
Rendering finishes. Garden, patio, fencing.
Stage 5 - Finals
Wall and floor tiles. Decoration.
Part of the enjoyment of building your own home is the opportunity to have some input in the design. We all have our own ideas of how we would like our home to look and feel, but only a few of us will enjoy the chance to actually participate in having a say in the layout, the size and shape of the rooms and be able to suggest personal preferences to suit our lifestyle.
When undertaking a new build of any kind you must consider carefully what assistance you will require with the preparation and delivery of the project.
At A&H Nicholson believe we can assist you in making your new home a success.
Electrical Services
Rewiring, Light fixtures, Switches, Sockets.
Electrical work is one of the most critical aspects of home or office renovation. Poor isolation, overloading and errors in connecting wires are not only extremely dangerous, but will cost you a lot more to fix if something goes wrong.
Attention! Never be tempted to do re-wiring or any major alterations of electrical system on your own.
Plumbing Services
Heating systems gas / oil / electrical. Various systems: air source / ground source heat pumps.
Plumbing problems can happen in any home, at any time. sanitary fittings, rainwater pipes and gutters, radiators installations, towel rails installations, heating, showers, bathroom suites and sinks, baths and toilets.
Complete Bathroom Fitting / Showers / WCD Suites / Tiling
Everyone wants luxurious and elegant bathroom. If your bathroom is designed and fitted properly it will be place where you can get rid of your all day stress.
Bathroom fitting (including; showers, WC suites and tiling) and installation, are skilled and experienced, with professional attitude. We pride ourselves on quality and timely completion with the minimum disturbance and inconvenience to you and the occupants.
Plastering
Bricklaying & Stone Masonry
Bricklaying and stonework is an essential component of any construction project.
A&H Nicholson is skilled in all types of bricklaying and use a wide range of materials and techniques to construct the walls of different types of buildings.
Our bricklaying services including garden walls, pathways and edging for patios, flower beds and ponds for an new home development or an extension to an existing property we will make sure the job is done properly and according to required standards.
Health & Safety
We are very conscious of the current health and safety requirements and continually assess our workforce.
On and off site training is reviewed regularly and many employees attend training courses in various aspects of health and safety.
All our employees are inducted on every site and are instructed to follow our code of conduct.