Ashcroft Road

Bedfordshire

Location:

Bedfordshire

Sector:

Residential

Services:

New Build Development

Highlights:

2 no HMO Properties

This project included the demolition of an existing bungalow, followed by the construction of two three-storey HMO townhouses. The demolition of the existing bungalow included disconnecting all services. Our team then redesigned the existing foul waste system and installed new services to accommodate the two new properties.

The build was finished to accommodate multi-occupancies with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Both homes were finished to a high standard, featuring vaulted ceilings on the third floor, double-kite-winded staircases connecting all floors, bay windows, and an open-plan kitchen with bifold doors leading to the garden. Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems installed in both properties ensured they were energy efficient.

Logistically the site was located on a busy main street with limited storage and access; during our time on site, we were heavily focused on waste management, managing material deliveries and even introduced a temporary footpath to minimise obstruction to the nearby school.

Demolition of existing bungalow and then the construction of two new 3 storey town houses

Demolition and Site Strip: Demolition of the existing bungalow including disconnection of all services. Rip out all existing shrubbery and existing foundations.

Features

Reduce level dig
Excavate and pour foundations
Install block and beam flooring
New drainage connections – we redesigned the existing foul waste system and adapted to suit two properties instead of one.
First fix carpentry works carried out including posi joists to first and second floor, roof trusses, installation of stairs, and internal studwork walls
Second fix carpentry including doors, skirting, architraves, ironmongery and rain water goods (gutters downpipes etc.)
External and cladding
All windows and doors installed by us including bi fold doors at the rear of each property
1.8m featheredge/close board fencing
Block paving driveways
Paving to the side and rear of houses
Drop kerbs to the front of property and aco drains installed along property boundary where it meets the path.
MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) system installed in both properties
New services installed for electrics, gas and BT (Openreach connection)

You are one of the most collaborative contractors we work with. Always looking at how to solve any issues that arise. Enthusiastic. Your trades seem to all follow your lead with their approach.

Philip Bailey

Director, Contour Architecture Ltd