A1 Complete Builders have been instructed to convert a cob barn and build a timber frame kitchen extension at St Allen, Near Trispen. This barn was formally a cow shed and is being converted using traditional materials to include cob blocks and lime.
A1 complete builders have been instructed to restore this cottage to its former glory adding a rear two story extension
A1 complete builders have been instructed to restore Goldmartyn to its former glory adding a rear extension.
Recently acquired property in St. Erme under Alteration and Extension being built.
Internal and External Restoration work undertaken to Georgian 1830s property. A1 complete builders instructed to remove concrete Render from all External stone walks and replace with Lime & remove gypsum plaster from internal walls and also replace with Lime.
A1 complete builders have been instructed to remove concrete Render and replace with Lime.
A1 Complete Builders have been recommended and instructed to undertake a flat Renovation in Porthleven.
A1 complete builders have been instructed by RTP Surveyors to undertake a large Renovation project in Mawnan Smith
A1 complete builders have been instructed by Robert shaw Architects to undertake the Restoration of this 700 hundred year old church creating bat crawl ways.
A1 Complete Builders was highly recommended to undertake a Renovation of an old farm house now split and build a new kitchen Extension. Longdowns, Nr Falmouth
New small commercial project for Micheal spires jewellers Truro. A1 complete builders recommended and instructed to carry out internal works. Break through a cob stone wall and fitting of a Steel structure through to the new premises
Clients have instructed A1 complete builders to remove old pebble dash render and fix composite cladding to first flood elevation and re-render ground floor.
A1 Complete Builders have won a new contract to under take a complete refurbishment of The Old Rectory Grade 11 listed near Lerryn. Our clients have purchased this property and we will be undertaking extensive works to include new in period features and restoration work.
Work includes upgrading the walls and improving the ‘U Value‘ by using a woodwool board on top of fixed batons. Mesh is then embedded onto the lightweight board followed by a layer of lightweight cornerstone insulating plaster. The top coat is applied using a layer of CLM 66.
Four new bathrooms/en-suites will also be undertaken, A new hand made kitchen will be installed. Plumbing undertaken by Ollies Plumbing and heating. Electrics by York Electrics.
All other work carried out by A1 Complete Builders.
A1 complete builders have been asked by our long standing clients to renovate another property similar specification to Mott house.
Completely ripping out and then renovating to a high standard throughout.
Full Electrical and plumbing installation. All walls either lined with Wedi board and stone walls. Lime plastered using St-Astiets 3.5 with C.L.S sand.
A1 Complete Builders Ltd was instructed to undertake a small restoration project for our clients on a converted chapel.
The work scope involved removing cement render from the rear elevation and put back in lime render restoring to its former glory using St-Astiers 3.5 N.H.L Lime mix.
A1 complete builders have been instructed to undertake a full refurbishment on a client’s property in Porthleven. Extensive work is underway to create a more contemporary look to the property that sits on the edge of Clift Road, a prime spot over looking the beach front. Work to include a complete rewire and a complete new heating system. New balcony and glass balustrade. New kitchen and bathrooms.
Duration of time on site 4 months
View 360 Panorama of house at the start of the renovation work
A1 have been instructed to undertake renovation works on Polsue Cottage at Point near Devoran. Removal of sand and cement from cob walls and re-plaster using the correct material (lime plaster)
This project is two cottages, ‘Upalong and Downalong‘ owned by the same family for 3 generations.
We are completely gutting the properties and upgrading all electrics, heating, insulation, damp proof floorings and new kitchens and bathrooms.
Lime plastering to walls and new upgraded ceilings throughout.
All Exterior walls have been Sand Blasted to remove old flaking paint enabling us to get back to a sound surface in order to repaint using Beeks Breathable paint. All interior and exterior to be painted.
All work carried out under a J.C.T Contract and overseen by Cockram Surveyors.
We have been instructed to renovate this charming Cob Cottage in Trencreek, Newquay.
Sand and Cement applied over the years and now severe damp problems and render blown and cracked in various areas. Once the cement based render was removed it was evident that most wood lintels were rotten and had to be replaced, again once the moisture is locked in wood will decay and rot eventually also causing the cob to collapse.
Various areas needed some T.L.C and cob stitching together and a mesh over lay to prevent further cracking.
St Astier N.H.L 2 mixed with C.L.S 28 in first scatt and C.L.S 30 for dubbing coats followed by C.L.S 33 for top coat.
A1 Complete Builders have been Instructed by J.L.A Engineering to Demolish a former thatch farm house destroyed by a fire lit in the lounge and causing huge damage in this case to the main structure.
J.L.A Engineering have sympathetically designed a four bed two storey building with some salvaged materials ie original slate flooring.
The thatch will be replaced with a natural slate roof.
The new property will benefit from underfloor heating run by an air source heat type system feeding bathrooms ground and 1st floor, underfloor heating and 1st floor radiators.
Duration of time on site: 6 months
