Hi all,
I would be very grateful for recommendations for reputable contractors or individuals who could carry out the following works on the Victorian house I'll soon be moving into in the Ascot, Berkshire area
Exterior:
* Roof - Lime mortar on the ridge tiles needs re-doing as well as the tiles on the verge , which are defective and loose. Original 1880-90's roof.
* Repointing/repairs to brickwork (lime mortar) on parts of front of the house.I'd like to discuss the possibility of tuck repointing for a refined end result.
* Chimney - cracked flaunching, spalled bricks and loose pointing needs attention. I'd like to replace chimney pots as well.
*Airbricks replacing and installing new in cast iron
Interior:
*Walls - repainting . might need some pre-treating to heal some minor cracks in rooms
*Floorboards on the second floor- currently covered in carpet from the previous owners.
*Small number of Built in wall units need removing .
I don't mind if any contractors or individual don't do all of the above, as we are likely to have to phase the work anyway. I just would like workers that have patience and appreciate victorian properties, with an understanding of traditional techniques and materials.
House is detached built circa 1880-1890's. Approx. 96 sq metres across two floors.
I would be very grateful for recommendations for reputable contractors or individuals who could carry out the following works on the Victorian house I'll soon be moving into in the Ascot, Berkshire area
Exterior:
* Roof - Lime mortar on the ridge tiles needs re-doing as well as the tiles on the verge , which are defective and loose. Original 1880-90's roof.
* Repointing/repairs to brickwork (lime mortar) on parts of front of the house.I'd like to discuss the possibility of tuck repointing for a refined end result.
* Chimney - cracked flaunching, spalled bricks and loose pointing needs attention. I'd like to replace chimney pots as well.
*Airbricks replacing and installing new in cast iron
Interior:
*Walls - repainting . might need some pre-treating to heal some minor cracks in rooms
*Floorboards on the second floor- currently covered in carpet from the previous owners.
*Small number of Built in wall units need removing .
I don't mind if any contractors or individual don't do all of the above, as we are likely to have to phase the work anyway. I just would like workers that have patience and appreciate victorian properties, with an understanding of traditional techniques and materials.
House is detached built circa 1880-1890's. Approx. 96 sq metres across two floors.