Category: Brickwork
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Opening up kitchen with steel (RSJ) beams in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Open Plan Living: How We Safely Removed a Wall to Expand a Kitchen Changing the layout of a property to create an open-plan kitchen is one of the most common requests we receive. It’s a fantastic way to transform how a home feels, but it requires careful structural planning. We recently worked on a bungalow…
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Brickwork remediation in East Leake, Leicestershire
A leaning pillar in a garage might seem like a minor annoyance, but for one of our recent clients, it was a major concern. With their property currently on the market, any sign of structural instability can cause potential buyers to hesitate. They needed a prompt, reliable fix to ensure the garage was safe and…
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The “Window Upgrade” Trap – lintel installation in Beeston
We get asked to quote regularly where bricks have dropped down over uPVC windows, a dropped lintel is a serious structural issue that should not be ignored. The lintel is the horizontal beam spanning across the top of a window or door opening, designed to carry the heavy load of the brickwork above it. This job…
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Herringbone Oak parquet floor, Watnall, Nottingham
New oak herringbone parquet floor for a customer
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Wall repointing in Bestwood, Nottingham
Case Study: Saving a Failing Brick Wall in Bestwood, Nottingham At Swallow Hill Homes, we take pride in doing things right the first time. Unfortunately, we often get called out to fix projects where standard building practices weren’t followed by previous contractors. Recently, we were called to a property in Bestwood, Nottingham, to tackle a…
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Bay window construction, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
The customer wanted the bay window expanding as the current window limited the amount of light coming into the room. At Swallow Hill Homes, we believe in transforming houses into dream homes, often by maximizing the use of existing space and bringing more natural light inside. Our recent project at Penhale Drive, Hucknall, Nottingham, is…
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Property refurbishment in Sandiacre, Nottingham
Bringing History Into the Modern Era: A Complete Victorian Terrace Renovation in Sandiacre, Nottingham Owning a 100-year-old Victorian or Edwardian terrace house in Nottingham comes with a lot of pride. These properties are packed with character, beautiful brickwork, and historic charm. However, they also come with a unique set of challenges: drafty rooms, outdated layouts,…
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Room refurbishment, Ruddington, NG11, Nottinghamshire
Technical Renovation Excellence: Returning to a Valued Customer in Ruddington, Nottingham It’s always a pleasure when a client trusts us with their home not once, but for a second time. We are currently back in the Ruddington, Nottingham area to undertake a significant refurbishment for a previous customer, focusing on another bedroom and a…
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Garden brick walls. Ng9, Beeston
Small brick walls in Hampton rural blend bricks.
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Brick wall repointing
Repoint wall in Long Eaton to give it another 30 years of live.
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Steel RSJ install
New RSJ install to open up the room and allow a wider bay window.
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Bricking up windows
We bricked up three window opening’s for a customer in Nottinghamshire who had decided to remodel the interior of his property. We used bricks sauced from CRM in Elkston who have a good stock in their yard available collection.