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    Project Portfolio

    Recent projects, broken down properly — not staged photography.

    Each project below shows the starting condition, the finished result, the structural and finish detail behind it, and real photos from site. This is what trade-led building actually looks like.

    100+ projects delivered · Trade-led detail · Building Control sign-off included

    Project 01 · Chorley, Lancashire

    Full Rear Dormer Loft Conversion

    Engineer-designed steels, vapour-controlled insulation, oak handrail joinery and integrated wardrobe carcassing.

    Before

    Disused attic with shallow head height, no insulation and a single small Velux window.

    After

    Full-width rear dormer adding a master bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and a bright en-suite. Building Control signed off first inspection.

    Explore Dormer Loft Conversions
    • Rear dormer loft conversion in Chorley with new dormer cheeks and roof structure
    • Dormer loft conversion in Chorley — structural framing in progress
    • Chorley dormer loft conversion timber frame and felt underlay
    • Dormer loft conversion in Chorley with new windows installed
    • Dormer loft conversion in Chorley fully framed and weathertight
    • Completed dormer loft conversion exterior in Chorley
    • Finished rear dormer loft conversion roofline detail in Chorley

    Project 02 · Westhoughton, Bolton

    Westhoughton Dormer Shell Project

    Crane-lifted timber package, SIP-style insulated wall build-up, composite cladding and seamless lead-detailed flashings.

    Before

    Standard semi with unused loft space and limited bedroom capacity.

    After

    Full-width rear dormer shell delivered as a watertight, fully framed and clad conversion ready for second-fix.

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    • Crane lift delivering dormer loft conversion timbers to a Westhoughton property
    • Westhoughton rear dormer being framed on site
    • Dormer shell construction progress in Westhoughton, Bolton
    • Westhoughton dormer loft conversion structural timberwork
    • Westhoughton dormer loft conversion clad and weathertight
    • Completed Westhoughton dormer cladding and flashing detail
    • Finished grey-clad rear dormer loft conversion in Westhoughton

    Project 03 · Rochdale, Greater Manchester

    Master Bedroom Loft Conversion with Trussed Roof

    Engineered truss alteration, structural steel install, breathable insulation build-up and full second-fix joinery.

    Before

    Empty loft space with original trussed roof structure limiting usable head height and floor area.

    After

    Spacious master bedroom loft conversion with re-engineered roof trusses, full insulation and natural light from new windows.

    Explore Dormer Loft Conversions
    • Master bedroom loft conversion in Rochdale — original trussed roof structure
    • Rochdale loft conversion roof trusses being modified for headroom
    • Structural steel installation for Rochdale master bedroom loft conversion
    • Rochdale loft conversion structural carpentry in progress
    • Trussed roof reconfiguration during Rochdale loft conversion
    • New floor joists installed in Rochdale loft conversion
    • Rochdale loft conversion stud walls and insulation
    • Loft conversion roof and dormer framing in Rochdale
    • Rochdale master bedroom loft conversion plasterboard stage
    • Loft conversion final structural detail in Rochdale
    • Completed master bedroom loft conversion structural shell in Rochdale

    Project 04 · Greater Manchester

    Velux Watertight Shell Loft Conversion

    Structural floor strengthening, Velux flashing kits, breathable membrane and full timber shell carpentry.

    Before

    Disused loft requiring a structural conversion to deliver a watertight, insulated shell with Velux roof windows.

    After

    Fully watertight loft shell with structural reinforcement, new Velux roof windows and ready for second-fix and finishing trades.

    Explore Dormer Loft Conversions
    • Velux watertight shell loft conversion structural works in progress
    • Velux loft conversion roof window installation and flashing detail
    • Loft conversion structural carpentry around new Velux windows
    • Completed Velux watertight loft shell ready for second-fix

    Project 05 · Aspull, Wigan

    Detached Garage to Home Gym Conversion

    DPM, screed, breathable insulation and plasterboard skim. Garage door rebuilt as fully insulated structural opening.

    Before

    Damp, single-skin detached garage used for storage, with cracked concrete floor and original up-and-over door.

    After

    Fully insulated, double-glazed home gym with rubber sports flooring, dedicated electrics, lighting and ventilation.

    Explore Garage Conversions
    • Detached garage conversion to home gym in Aspull, Wigan — exterior before works
    • Aspull garage conversion structural works in progress
    • Garage conversion stud walls and insulation in Aspull, Wigan
    • Aspull garage to gym conversion windows and door framing
    • Completed home gym garage conversion interior in Aspull, Wigan
    • Finished detached garage gym conversion exterior in Aspull, Wigan

    Project 06 · Harwood, Bolton

    Garage Conversion with Skylight

    Roof structural alteration for skylight, insulated warm-roof build-up, new windows and full plaster finish.

    Before

    Attached garage with limited natural light, used as overflow storage and disconnected from the main house.

    After

    Bright, fully insulated habitable room with new skylight, integrated into the main living space.

    Explore Garage Conversions
    • Harwood garage conversion with new skylight installation
    • Harwood garage conversion structural roof opening for skylight
    • Skylight install during garage conversion in Harwood, Bolton
    • Harwood garage conversion interior with natural light from skylight
    • Completed Harwood garage conversion with skylight detail

    Project 07 · Greater Manchester

    Conservatory Roof Conversion — Tiled Warm Roof

    Engineered ring-beam, breathable membrane, mineral-wool insulation and vaulted plastered ceiling.

    Before

    Tired polycarbonate-roofed conservatory: roasting in summer, freezing in winter, used only for storage.

    After

    Lightweight tiled warm roof with internal pelmet ceiling, flush skylights and full thermal upgrade.

    Explore Conservatory Roof Conversions
    • Tiled warm roof conservatory conversion replacing polycarbonate roof
    • Conservatory roof conversion structural ring-beam install
    • New tiled warm roof framing on conservatory conversion
    • Conservatory warm roof tiling in progress
    • Conservatory warm roof conversion insulation and skylight detail
    • Completed tiled conservatory warm roof conversion exterior

    Project 08 · Greater Manchester

    Insulated SIP-Panel Garden Studio

    Insulated raft, SIP-panel walls, rubber EPDM warm roof, plaster-skim internal finish.

    Before

    Underused corner of garden with rotted shed and overgrown shrubbery — unusable in cold months.

    After

    Fully insulated SIP-panel garden room with rubber EPDM roof, internally plastered and ready for year-round use.

    Explore Garden Rooms
    • Insulated SIP-panel garden studio with rubber roof, internally plastered
    • Garden studio SIP panel construction in progress
    • Rubber EPDM roof installation on insulated garden studio
    • Completed garden room with cladding and finished interior

    Project 09 · Lancashire

    Cut & Trussed Roof Structural Build

    Engineer-coordinated structural carpentry, hand-cut detailing, truss-clip fixings, fully scaffolded safe install.

    Before

    New-build property requiring a complex traditional cut and trussed roof structure to engineer's specification.

    After

    Full structural roof carpentry installed: ridge, hips, rafters, trusses and dormer framing — square, plumb and to spec.

    Explore Structural Carpentry
    • Traditional cut roof structural carpentry on site
    • Trussed roof structural carpentry build in progress
    • Structural roof trusses being lifted into place
    • Cut and trussed roof framing detail
    • Traditional roof carpentry ridge and rafter detail
    • Trussed roof structural works mid-build
    • Hand-cut roof carpentry on a new-build property
    • Traditional trussed roof structural carpentry on site
    • Trussed roof framing and truss-clip fixings
    • Structural roof carpentry felt and batten stage
    • Aerial view of new trussed roof structural carpentry
    • Trussed roof structural works hip and valley detail
    • Structural roof carpentry from above on a new-build
    • Completed trussed roof structural carpentry ready for tiling
    • Finished cut and trussed roof structural build

    Project 10 · North West

    Timber-Framed Roof Extension — Two Master Apartments

    Site-built timber frame, structural roof carpentry, breathable membrane and weathertight cladding.

    Before

    Existing apartment block requiring an additional storey to deliver two master apartments under a new timber-framed roof.

    After

    Full timber-framed roof extension built on site, providing the structural shell for two master apartments.

    Explore Structural Carpentry
    • Timber-framed roof extension construction for apartment block
    • On-site timber frame for two master apartments under new roof
    • Timber-framed roof extension structural carpentry in progress
    • Completed timber-framed roof extension shell for apartments

    Project 11 · Greater Manchester

    Internal Door Install & False Chimney Breast Build

    Stud-framed false chimney breast, plasterboard finish and precision internal door hanging.

    Before

    Featureless reception room with no focal point and a poorly hung internal door.

    After

    New internal door installed and a bespoke false chimney breast built to create a clean media-wall focal point.

    Explore Structural Carpentry
    • Internal door installation and false chimney breast carpentry
    • Completed false chimney breast build with new internal door

    Project 12 · Manchester

    Fascia, Soffit & Gutter Replacement

    Eaves stripped, structural rafter ends checked, new ventilated soffits and sealed gutter runs installed.

    Before

    Rotten timber fascias and sagging gutters causing damp ingress at the eaves.

    After

    Full uPVC fascia, soffit and seamless gutter replacement with ventilated soffit detailing.

    Explore Fascias, Soffits & Guttering
    • Fascia, soffit and gutter replacement in progress in Manchester
    • New uPVC fascia and gutter installation in Manchester
    • Completed fascia, soffit and gutter replacement in Manchester

    Project 13 · North West

    Bespoke Timber Double Driveway Gates

    Mortice-and-tenon hardwood joinery, galvanised heavy-duty hinges, lead-pencil bottom rail for ground clearance.

    Before

    Open driveway with no kerb appeal and no security; timber boundary fencing in poor condition.

    After

    Bespoke hardwood double driveway gates installed on stone gateposts with matching boundary detailing.

    Explore Fencing & Gates
    • Bespoke timber double driveway gates installed at a residential property
    • Hardwood double driveway gates with stone gateposts
    • Completed bespoke timber driveway gates installation

    Project 14 · North West

    Automated Site Gates Installation

    Steel-framed gates, automated motors, structural posts and full electrical commissioning.

    Before

    Commercial site requiring a secure automated entrance with vehicle-grade gating and access control.

    After

    Heavy-duty automated site gates installed with motorised opening and integrated access control.

    Explore Fencing & Gates
    • Automated site gates installation for commercial entrance
    • Heavy-duty automated security gates on commercial site
    • Automated site gates motor and post installation
    • Completed automated commercial site gates with access control

    Project 15 · Hindsford, Tyldesley

    Hindsford Primary School Picket Fence Installation

    Pressure-treated timber pickets, concrete-set posts and child-safe rounded detailing.

    Before

    School boundary requiring a safe, attractive picket fence to define play areas and improve security.

    After

    Full picket fence installation around Hindsford Primary School delivered to safeguarding standards.

    Explore Fencing & Gates
    • Picket fence installation at Hindsford Primary School
    • School picket fencing being installed at Hindsford
    • Hindsford Primary School picket fence boundary detail
    • Completed picket fence at Hindsford Primary School

    Project 16 · Grasscroft, Oldham

    Grasscroft Project — Full Property Build

    Multi-phase trade-led delivery: structure, roof, first-fix, external joinery — single coordinated team.

    Before

    Substantial residential project requiring full structural carpentry, roof works and finishing trades.

    After

    Complete structural carpentry package delivered alongside roofing, joinery and external finishing works.

    Explore Structural Carpentry
    • Grasscroft project in Oldham — full property structural carpentry
    • Grasscroft Oldham build — structural framing in progress
    • Grasscroft Oldham build — structural and roofing works in progress
    • Grasscroft Oldham project external joinery and cladding
    • Grasscroft Oldham build — finishing trades in progress
    • Completed Grasscroft Oldham property exterior

    Project 17 · Greater Manchester

    Full Property Revamp — Windows, Doors, Canopy & Fencing

    Coordinated external upgrade package: glazing, joinery, canopy carpentry and timber fencing — single team, single timeline.

    Before

    Tired property frontage with dated windows, no door canopy and failing boundary fencing.

    After

    New windows and doors throughout, bespoke door canopy and full perimeter fencing — completely refreshed kerb appeal.

    Explore Porch Canopies
    • Property revamp with new windows, doors, door canopy and fencing — frontage
    • Completed property revamp showing new door canopy and fencing detail

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