Rose Hill House, SurreyRosehill House has been an ongoing project for several years. We initially re-covered the inner section of roof with new approved clay tiles and undertook timber replacement and rot repair. We were then invited to convert the basement into a self contained annex which would combine modern living for partially disabled use with traditional building techniques such as the use of lime plaster and lime based paints combined with modern waterproofing techniques. We replaced rotten joinery with new joinery to match. We then went on to refurbish the rear elevation of the house, replacing five of the original box sash frames with new, matching all the details exactly in our workshop. A large proportion of the brickwork was repointed with lime mortar and three gauged arches were replaced using lime putty with the bricks being purpose made to match the original. An ornate overhanging lead line box gutter/cornice which was lost to bomb damage during World War 2 was reinstated by copying in with traditional materials to match the original on next doors house. On completion of this work the local heritage officer submitted the project to the Surrey Historic Buildings Trusts Restoration Awards 2005 where we were commended, together with the architect, for the quality of our work and the sympathetic manner in which it was undertaken. Recently, we built a kitchen extension at the rear of the property replacing an existing lean to ramshackle veranda. |
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The most difficult element in deciding on a building project is what it will cost.
At Main Contracts you will always know as our method of costing is to show you the cost sheet and agree the margin is advance. You see it all and what you see is what you pay.
