This property, in an idyllic garden setting in historic Hampstead dating back to the 1800s, was purchased by a lovely Swedish female entrepreneur. Our intention was to renovate her home completely.
Hampstead is known as a residential area for London’s intelligentsia, writers and artists. It is one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in the UK to own property. We take great pleasure in working on buildings in Hampstead, especially when we restore properties to their former glory.
This client’s estate was a dilapidated 2-bedroom maisonette, requiring a back-to-bricks refurbishment and modernisation of services.
The renovation plan included the layout, rebuilding, and adaptation of designs for two new bedrooms, one bathroom, and an ample open-plan kitchen-living space with stunning views of a secluded garden.
When we talk to our clients, we often hear about building horror stories they have experienced themselves or heard from friends. This time was not any different.
Meeting deadlines and budgets, maintaining clean, tidy sites, and keeping communication ongoing are unfortunately not common practice in our industry.
We know that changing this is a process, and we have been improving our practices for over 15 years. After meeting the client and having initial discussions, she was assured of our competence and was ready to embark upon an adventure with us on her newly purchased property.
The architect we worked with proposed switching floors and moving the living and kitchen area to the upper storey, where 4 x 2 m tall sash windows overlook a beautiful, secluded garden.
We completely rebuilt the upper floor, as the existing structure did not have enough strength remaining for the proposed layout.
The maisonette has undergone substantial work, including insulating all external walls with a highly efficient aerogel.
We carried out fundamental works, including structural work, new partitions and ceilings, floor soundproofing and levelling, plus plastering and cornicing. Without these strong fundamentals, we wouldn’t be talking about a successful renovation.
We provided newly designed and fitted MEP services, including air filtration and recuperation.
We manufactured bespoke hardwood windows to match the original Georgian style, redecorated the house, and installed beautiful white-lacquered parquet flooring in almost every room.
We were also delighted to expertly help design and build bespoke furniture throughout the entire house, including a beautiful kitchen.
We installed a new front door, rebuilt the old crooked steps, and replaced a tired balustrade with a new sandstone mini patio, finished with cast-iron balustrading to create an enjoyable entrance to this dream house.
Renovating a newly acquired house can be challenging. We know it may be your first time with property refurbishment, so providing all the necessary information and details is crucial. We are here to help, and nothing is too much trouble.
Keeping sites ship-shape and tidy is one of our standard, everyday practices. This is especially important when you share a garden with neighbours, as in this light-filled Bay Tree Lodge maisonette renovation. Your neighbours will be impressed with how little disturbance they will experience.
A word from our Clients:
Mariusz and GBG Building Services did an excellent job on my total internal renovation of a 2-bed period maisonette in Hampstead. Mariusz and his team were responsible for the full build, including all decoration and joinery works.
The project included a complete stripping back to the bare brick walls, changing the internal layout and completely rebuilding the interiors. The team was thoroughly professional, completed on time, and have delivered a very high standard of finish. Mariusz and site manager Eric have a strong work ethic and run a tight ship, and they have gathered a team around them that are polite, diligent and capable.
For me, this was my first major building project, and I’m delighted to say that my experience with GBG was nothing like the horror stories I’d heard about builders from friends and colleagues. Quite the opposite: at challenging times during the project, GBG was a huge help and went the extra mile to help the project succeed. I warmly recommend them.
