Renovating any building has its challenges, but listed building throw up all sorts of additional considerations and potential problems. When we worked on a Victorian Grade II listed Town House in East Yorkshire, just about every possible problem came up. Part of the difficulty was the previous conversion from he 1970's much of which had been done without the right planning permission. The house was built as a commercial premises and one of the difficulties was knowing what the original business looked liked. We took on planning, design and research all of which are essential for completion of any successful build.
What we did
Working with the client to sort out planning permission set us on the first stage when we removed stud walls, suspended ceilings and a staircase which revealed extensive damage to some original features. Using our in house expertise and where necessary bringing in trusted craftsmen brought the Town House back to life. Working with the local planning department ensured the conversion was legal, restored an important building and provided a comfortable home. A state of the art underfloor heating system ensures the house is warm and dry without any cold spots. This also helps to preserve the building.
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