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Steel RSJ install
Living room
Author: Rob Bailey
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Bricking up windows
The customer was reconfiguring the internal layout of their home, as such three windows needed to be filled in.
We Sourced pinhole bricks from KRM in Ilkeston to match the existing brick in an imperial size. They were not cheap at all£1.29 each but we pride ourselves in delivering a great finish.
The window brick up on this unit was slightly more complex due to the door being on one side.
The mortar will dry a lighter colour in time when the moisture evaporates from it. We used yellow building sand.
A neat and tidy job. Finished in one day for customer.
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Bathroom refurbishment
Refurbishment of a bathroom for one of our existing clients on a tight budget.
Our customer asked us to get involved because they wanted a second opinion on the plumber who claimed moisture was just getting in behind the back of the tiles. On closer inspection the Bath Plumbing supply and basin waste had both been leaking for years Meaning the entire floor needed to be replaced. We completed the work for the customer in 3 1/2 days fitting in around the time when their tenants were on holiday and the property vacant.
We could’ve purchased a cheap bathroom Selco, but we got a decent quality item from Michael Pavis at a reasonable price which included an anti slip floor.
We fitted a hansgrohe bath/shower mixer tap so it would keep the pipes exposed and provide a robust solution given the quality of the product products that hansgrohe produces
We used a an aqua panel so there was less maintenance required in the future and no grout to clean between tenancies.
Able to keep the toilet as it has been replaced by Plumber in the last 12 months.
We still have the boxing to do on this photo
Joiner installed the Bath and used CLS timber to make larger feet areas to spread the load from the bath. The bath also included 6 feet rather than the normal five.
The leak had been so bad the insulation in the wall was absolutely sodden wet, acting like a sponge.
If the customer had listened to the Plumber, they would have wasted £250 regrouting the tiles. All the while their property would have been damaged further, luckily it wasn’t so bad that we had to replace the joists. We did however have to replace the floor with an 18 mm moisture resistant chipboard.
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Flat roof repair
We replaced the timber underneath with new OSB then glued a rubber membrane on top.
We laid 28 square meters of decking in total in this project. We sourced it from Eurocell in Nottingham.
Another challenge on this job was leaving enough space for the tree which the customer didn’t want to disturb. The base underneath the decking is about 20cm. We laid a geotextipe weed suppressed membrane underneath to reduce the opportunities for weeds to grow through. It is however permeable to water.
Anthracite decking laid on a timber frame
The site is sloping from top to bottom. We installed a handrail along the Eastern elevation as there was a small fall risk (45cm). We also added a handrail to the steps below.
Bramcote – Media Wall & parquet floor – February 2026
Project Spotlight: Modern Slat Wall & Custom Media Console in Bramcote
When it comes to elevating a living space, nothing combines warmth, texture, and functionality quite like custom woodwork. We recently completed this stunning living room transformation, turning a plain wall into a striking, architectural focal point.
If you are looking for inspiration to upgrade your home entertainment setup, here is a breakdown of how we brought this sleek, modern design to life.
The Design Details
Our client wanted a sophisticated media center that felt integrated into the room rather than just a collection of standalone furniture. We achieved this by focusing on clean lines, rich textures, and hidden functionality.
The Slat Wall Feature: We installed a floor-to-ceiling vertical wood slat accent wall. The deep oak tones contrasted against the dark backing add incredible visual depth, while the vertical lines create the illusion of higher ceilings.
Custom Floating Media Console: Built to span the width of the wall, using cabinets from Ween in the same range as the kitchen cabinets which helped tie the room together, this low-profile console features a seamless black countertop that perfectly anchors the large-screen TV.
Smart Storage Solutions: The console features balance and symmetry, with spacious, push-to-open drawers on either side to tuck away clutter, and a central open shelving unit to house media devices and showcase personal decor.
Flawless Wire Management: No messy cords here! All cables, power strips, and router boxes are neatly routed behind the slat wall and inside the console for a completely flush, wire-free look. We did need to loop an rj45 cable between the top and bottom of the unit to future proof the work for alternative set ups.
The Engineered Oak flooring was supplied by Stories flooring again and laid in a Herringbone layout. It is very time consuming so not cheap to lay but we thing the result is worthwhile.
If you would like us to create something similar in your home please let me know.
Possibly the smallest extension we have done so far. Only 2.5 square meters but it makes the room much more useable and the window lets lots of light in.
We constructed it, then left the roof open until we go to get the roofers on site
At the roof load here is being supported on the props
We fitted blocks above the window lintel because it was going to be covered by the facial soffit boards
The steel lentil was specified by our supplier
We supported the roof on acro pop props whilst we installed the steel lentil.
We install a single long lentil to allow complete freedom of where the internal wall went
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Construct new openings into Garage
Aspley – Construct new openings into Garage including building control.
The customer contacted us as they had staining on their ceiling, this was being caused by water condensing in the extract ducting in their loft space.
We installed new ducting with water drain traps on that took any condensation out of the property.
It’s never very pleasant working in loft but this roof had a high pitch so there was a good amount of space to work in.
As part of our quality process we ensured we took poke pictures showing the condensate traps have been fitted the correctly.
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Lead Valley replacement
This was a large contract which involved building onto a 1930’s house.
We built a large open plan kitchen diner downstairs with a boot room, playroom and for home working. Upstairs we created an additional en suite bedroom .
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Brick Pillar repair
The wall was hit by a car, whose insurance covered the cost of the repairs.
To get a top quality finish we had to source matching in bricks from a reclamation yard in Derby at £2 per brick.
The final job looks like it has stood for 100 years.
We renovated a house on Erdington Way in Chilwell in part exchange from a customer. The property needed some TLC and serious updating.
The ceilings throughout the property were covered in Artex swirls so we replastered all the ceilings.
The whole job project was completed in 8 weeks from start to finish.
We considered doing a garage conversion but the cost to ourselves as builders was going to be approaching £20,000 and in the market at the time we would have only recovered our costs but not made any margin. We therefore left the garage as it was. I’m sure the future owner will do it in time.
Zoopla is very useful for showing property price changes over time
If you would like us to perform a similar job on your property contact us on 07737 988243