Private Residential Refurbishment, Eastbourne

Value
1 year - ongoing

The Brief

• This project was to completely refurbish and retrofit a domestic property in Eastbourne. 
• The property had three floors, which were previously separated into flats. The new owners wanted to rejoin the flats into a single domestic residence, and reconfigure the internal layout. 
• The owner also wanted to retrofit the building and increase energy efficiency, cladding it with external insulation, as well as adding underfloor heating and an air source heat pump. 
• Hawes Construction Group were awarded this project in a competitive two-stage tender. 

Our Solution

• We used specialist Steico insulation boards to clad the exterior of the building, sealing it so that there were no draughts. 
• We stripped the roof and put a new Keymer Clay tiled roof on. 
• On half of the external walls, there was tiling – we carefully removed this so that the tiles could be rehung after the installation of the cladding. 
• We will re-render and re-tile the walls so that the external cladding is not visible. 
• We will also complete drainage and external works. 
• We will install underfloor heating and an air source heat pump. 
• We have removed the plaster from the internal walls, ready for replastering. 
• We have also reconfigured the internal layout, removing some walls, and putting new structural steel in place. 
• We will also install solar panels on the roof. 
• Using our own direct labour team, we have been able to flexibly respond to the needs of the client. 
• We are continuing to work closely with the design team to bring the client’s vision to life. 

The Result

• This project is ongoing, and we’re looking forward to sharing the end result. 
• We are excited to be using this innovative retrofitting technique, using external insulated cladding. 
• Once finished, this will be a stunning family home. This retrofitting project will also increase energy efficiency and keep fuel bills to a minimum. 
• Stay tuned to see how the project progresses!