Residential Refurbishment — Hivings Hill, Chesham

Project Overview

After severe water damage affected the garage, living room, bathroom and bedrooms, British Builders was appointed to restore the property on a fast-track basis. The client needed the home fully refurbished within 10 days to prepare it for sale, requiring an immediate response, clear scope and tightly managed delivery.

Scope of Work

• Protection of unaffected areas and furniture prior to works
• Careful strip-out of damaged wallpaper, flooring, ceilings and insulation
• Application of professional anti-mould treatments and anti-mould paint
• Full refurbishment of affected rooms, including new flooring, wall and ceiling finishes
• Restoration of the property to a clean, market-ready condition

Challenges & Solutions

• Extensive mould infestation – Treated all affected floors, walls and ceilings with specialist anti-mould solutions followed by anti-mould coatings to ensure long-term protection.
• 10-day completion requirement – Coordinated subcontractors and sequencing tightly, running tasks in parallel where possible to meet the deadline without sacrificing quality.
• Access and logistics constraints – Managed deliveries and site access proactively, maintaining regular communication with the client to keep progress smooth.

Final Outcome

The refurbishment was completed in just 10 working days, allowing the client to proceed with the planned property sale on schedule. All water-damaged areas were repaired and finished to a high standard, with mould eradicated and preventative measures in place to reduce future risk.

Client Feedback

“I was genuinely surprised the project was completed within only 10 days. I had a tight timeframe to sell the property, and British Builders did an amazing job without compromising on quality.” – Mr. Adrian Magennis