Sutton in Ashfield – Nottingham
One-Storey Extension & Kitchen Renovation

Project Overview

British Builders was selected by Ashfield District Council to deliver a complex property adaptation scheme,
including a full kitchen and bathroom refurbishment and a new one-storey rear extension. The works formed part
of the council’s urgent programme to provide suitable housing for residents with disabilities, with strict
deadlines and budget requirements. Our proven ability to deliver high-quality, on-time and compliant projects
made us the contractor of choice.

Scope of Work

• Site setup, scaffolding, welfare facilities, CCTV and H&S signage.
• Full strip-out of existing kitchen, bathroom, outbuilding, internal walls, windows, doors and roof elements.
• New foul and surface drainage systems with inspection chambers.
• Excavation and construction of new trench foundations and solid floor slab.
• New cavity external walls and internal stud partitions with mineral wool insulation.
• Structural steel (U-beam) installation to enlarge openings for wet room, bedroom and kitchen.
• New Sika flat roof system with 20-year insurance-backed warranty, gutters and downpipes.
• New UPVC windows and internal timber doors.
• Full electrical rewire including new consumer unit, sockets, switches and lighting.
• New plumbing and heating, including gas pipework, boiler relocation and radiators.
• New kitchen installation and fully accessible wet room with wheelchair-friendly fittings.
• Internal plastering, tiling, decoration and woodwork.
• Construction of new front access ramp with handrails.
• Groundworks, kerbing, block paving, sandstone edging and tarmac driveway.

Challenges & Solutions

• Tight programme: Two coordinated teams worked staggered shifts, including evenings and weekends,
  to maintain quality while meeting strict deadlines.
• No tolerance for delays: All key materials, skips and equipment were pre-delivered before works
  commenced to avoid programme interruptions.
• Complex accessibility requirements: Structural steelwork, level-access solutions and wet-room
  detailing were installed to ensure full compliance with accessibility standards.

Final Outcome

The extension and full internal refurbishment were completed on time, within the council’s agreed budget and
fully signed off by Building Control and Ashfield District Council. The adapted property now provides safe,
comfortable and fully accessible accommodation tailored to the resident’s needs, with durable finishes and
long-term waterproofing and drainage solutions.

Client Feedback

“British Builders delivered exactly what we needed – a high-quality, fully accessible home, completed on time and
within budget. The project ran smoothly from start to finish.” – Ashfield District Council