Orangeries Near Completion & a New Build Begins

This week we’re seeing projects near completion and new builds taking shape. In Chichester and Shoreham, two orangeries are in their final stages, while in Farnborough a new structure is rising after the old conservatory was removed.

Here’s what took shape on site.

• Following on from earlier From the Ground Up updates, this orangery is now in its final stages.
• Fitting, plastering, and electrics have all been completed, transforming the space into a bright, modern extension.
• Anthracite grey frames paired with buff brickwork, while retaining the original red brick detailing, creates a contemporary look that still ties beautifully into the existing house.
• Our team will return next week for final snagging, ready for the customer to move in and enjoy the space.

• This impressive orangery is nearing completion, with plastering and electrics being finished off.
• From planning approval through to this stage, we’ve managed the entire process, giving the customer a truly hands-off experience.
• A super-insulated roof and striking lantern will flood the new space with natural light, creating a comfortable, year-round room at the heart of the home.

• The existing conservatory has been removed, with the new base and walls now in place.
• Matching brickwork ties the structure seamlessly into the house, while cavity walls ensure the space will be warm and usable throughout the year.
• Frame delivery is scheduled for next week, keeping the project on track for completion in time for early spring.
• Watch this space as the build continues to take shape.

That’s a Wrap For This Week

That’s it for this week’s round-up! It’s always exciting to see these spaces take shape. From first foundations to final finishes. Whether you’re mid-project, just getting started, or simply gathering ideas, we hope these updates give you a clear view of what’s possible.

👉 Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our team. We’ll help you explore ideas, understand the process, and see what’s possible for your home.

Check back next week for more real progress from real homes – From The Ground Up.

New Conservatories, New Systems, New Foundations

This week’s updates take us across Crawley, Burgess Hill and Bicester. Three very different builds, each showing how the right design decisions create warm, usable, future-proof spaces.

Here’s what took shape on site.

• Electrics have now been completed on this beautiful new conservatory in Crawley.
• We visited the customer this week, who told us they were initially worried the structure might overpower the garden – but were thrilled to see how well it sits within the space.
• With a double Edwardian roof and carefully matched brickwork, the conservatory enhances the look of the house while giving the family a bright space to enjoy their garden.
• A full case study will be coming later this month – watch this space.

• A slightly different type of project has been wrapped up in Burgess Hill. Instead of a traditional concrete base, we installed a steel Durabase system. The perfect solution when a manhole or underground services make digging problematic.
• This avoided disturbing the area below, removed the customer’s concerns, and kept the project moving smoothly.
• Finished with a super-insulated tiled roof, this space is now warm, quiet and genuinely usable all year round.

• In Bicester, the old conservatory has been removed and the original base has been broken up to make way for a stronger, better-insulated one.
• A previous manhole meant adjusting the position of the new structure, but the customer kept the same overall size. 
• Matching brickwork is already tying the new walls beautifully into the existing house.
• Great progress on a project that is going to transform the way this home is used.

That’s a Wrap For This Week

That’s it for this week’s round-up! It’s always exciting to see these spaces take shape. From first foundations to final finishes. Whether you’re mid-project, just getting started, or simply gathering ideas, we hope these updates give you a clear view of what’s possible.

👉 Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our team. We’ll help you explore ideas, understand the process, and see what’s possible for your home.

Check back next week for more real progress from real homes – From The Ground Up.

Three Builds, Three Big Steps Forward

This week brings another round of solid progress across three very different project. From a characterful lean-to in Hove, to a full patio-and-extension package in Seaford, to major steelwork going in at a stunning upcoming build in Didcot.

Here’s what took shape on site.

• Fitting is now finished on this lean-to. Full of character and finished with stunning Chartwell Green frames that complement the home perfectly.

• Inside, the knock-through has been completed, opening the space into the existing room. We’ve also cleaned, cleared and tidied the internal area, giving the customer a bright, usable space from day one.
• A small project with big charm. A great example of how colour and detail can make all the difference.

• In Seaford, both the walls and base are now complete. With the main structure in place, we’re moving straight onto construction of the surrounding patio.
• This customer wanted a complete, turn-key finish. A new room and a fully landscaped outdoor space ready to enjoy immediately.
• The patio will be finished in a modern, low-maintenance Indian sandstone. The perfect partner for the new extension.

• Following last week’s base build, the new patio is now complete with a stunning Indian sandstone finish.
• The raised design creates a natural step between the conservatory and garden, giving a lovely flow between the two levels.
• This new sun-trap terrace will be a perfect spot for family time and entertaining. 
• Another project where we’ve delivered a full start-to-finish solution.

That’s a Wrap For This Week

That’s it for this week’s round-up! It’s always exciting to see these spaces take shape. From first foundations to final finishes. Whether you’re mid-project, just getting started, or simply gathering ideas, we hope these updates give you a clear view of what’s possible.

👉 Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our team. We’ll help you explore ideas, understand the process, and see what’s possible for your home.

Check back next week for more real progress from real homes – From The Ground Up.

This Week We have Seen Solid Progress.

From new footings going in, to patios being laid and finishing touches taking shape. In Seaford, our team has built a new base to tie seamlessly into the existing home. Over in Bracknell, work has begun on a brand-new orangery. Whilst in Hove, last week’s conservatory base now has a beautiful new patio to complete the space.

• Fantastic progress on this new Sussex extension.
• The old steps beneath the bay window have been removed and a new base built level with the house floor – all while keeping the bay intact.
• Matching cavity brick walls now run along every side, tying the structure neatly into the home and allowing space for built-in storage down one side.
• Next week, we’ll start on the patio, giving this customer a complete, turn-key finish.

• Ground has been broken on what will soon be a stunning orangery.
• Footings are already dug, with concrete pouring tomorrow — keeping disruption minimal for this customer’s first large building project.
• Brickwork follows later this week, and the frame is due to arrive in just two weeks — an efficient schedule that keeps the build comfortably on track for Christmas.

• Following last week’s base build, the new patio is now complete with a stunning Indian sandstone finish.
• The raised design creates a natural step between the conservatory and garden, giving a lovely flow between the two levels.
• This new sun-trap terrace will be a perfect spot for family time and entertaining. 
• Another project where we’ve delivered a full start-to-finish solution.

That’s a Wrap For This Week

That’s it for this week’s round-up! It’s always exciting to see these spaces take shape. From first foundations to final finishes. Whether you’re mid-project, just getting started, or simply gathering ideas, we hope these updates give you a clear view of what’s possible.

👉 Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our team. We’ll help you explore ideas, understand the process, and see what’s possible for your home.

Check back next week for more real progress from real homes – From The Ground Up.

From new foundations to detailed brickwork…

Our sites have been busy again this week. In Hove, we’ve broken ground on a new lean-to conservatory. Over in Didcot, a large modern orangery is taking shape despite the weather. And in Chichester, we’ve completed some truly beautiful brickwork ready for fitting next week.

• Work has begun on a brand-new lean-to conservatory that will bring plenty of charm once finished.
• Trench footings have been dug and poured with solid concrete for a long-lasting base.
• The cavity dwarf walls are being completed with matching brickwork and stepped heights, allowing for built-in units along one side and a seamless tie-in to the main house.

• Groundworks are now complete on this spacious modern orangery.
• Despite the rain, we’ve broken up the existing patio, dug trench footings, and used shuttering before the concrete pour to keep everything stable and precise.
• Concrete is now set, and the first layers of brickwork are up – a strong start for a striking build.

• Following last week’s progress, all the brickwork is now complete.
• We’ve carefully matched the decorative red bricks with the buff tones of the main house, adding detailed brick cills to tie everything together.
• The site’s been cleaned down and is now ready for fitting next week – keep an eye out for how this one takes shape.

That’s a Wrap For This Week

That’s it for this week’s round-up! It’s always exciting to see these spaces take shape. From first foundations to final finishes. Whether you’re mid-project, just getting started, or simply gathering ideas, we hope these updates give you a clear view of what’s possible.

👉 Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our team. We’ll help you explore ideas, understand the process, and see what’s possible for your home.

Check back next week for more real progress from real homes – From The Ground Up.

It’s been a hands-on week across our sites.

In Chichester, we’ve cleared an old conservatory ready for a new orangery. Over in Crawley, a compact extension is taking shape with proper footings and insulation. And in Haslemere, the roof’s complete and the final hand-over has begun. Real progress on three very different builds.

• The old conservatory has been fully removed as we prepare for a stunning new orangery upgrade.
• Gas and electrical disconnections were safely completed to set up a clean working site.
• New footings are now being dug and reinforced, extending beyond the original footprint to create a stronger base for the build ahead.

• A compact but highly functional rear extension is taking shape.
• Footings, damp proofing, and insulation have been carefully installed. Even on smaller builds, we never cut corners.
• Matching brickwork below the house damp course ensures a durable, future-proof finish that blends perfectly with the main property.

• The roof is now complete on this elegant orangery, marking a major milestone.
• A replacement glass unit has been fitted after the original was damaged during transport.
• We’re now working through the final snag list with the customer, getting everything ready for handover next week.

That’s a Wrap For This Week

That’s it for this week’s round-up! It’s always exciting to see these spaces take shape. From first foundations to final finishes. Whether you’re mid-project, just getting started, or simply gathering ideas, we hope these updates give you a clear view of what’s possible.

👉 Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our team—we’ll help you explore ideas, understand the process, and see what’s possible for your home.

Check back next week for more real progress from real homes—from the ground up.

Welcome to the start of something a little different.

From the Ground Up is our way of showing you what really happens on site. No glossy brochure shots, just honest, week-by-week updates on the projects we’re currently building.

We want to show you how these spaces are built. The craft. The detail. The ideas behind them. Whether you’re planning your own project or just curious how it all comes together, you’re in the right place.

From foundations being dug. To tiled roofs going on. There has been plenty of activity across our sites this week. In this first edition we are taking you behind the scenes on three live projects. Each at a different stage and with its own exciting progress.

• Planning has just been approved for this clean, simple lean-to structure.
• The footings are now dug and poured, with matching brickwork built below house level.
• Access was tricky, but materials are on site and ready to go.
• Even for a modest conservatory, we always build it right. Proper footings, damp course, and thick insulation for year-round comfort.

• Foundations and brickwork are complete, with fitting due to start next week.
• We’ve matched the brickwork below the blocks to blend seamlessly with the house, and a crisp modern render will follow once fitting is complete.
• Full-filled cavity walls mean this new space will be warm, quiet, and usable all year round.

• In Worthing, the base and walls are now complete on this compact but highly functional rear extension.
• With 450mm dwarf walls and perfectly matched brickwork, it’s designed to tie in beautifully with the main house.
• A raised parapet wall at the back lets us push out further, maximising every inch of usable space.

That’s a Wrap on Week 1

That wraps up our very first edition of From the Ground Up! Each week, we’ll be sharing real progress from the homes we’re building. Whether it’s digging footings, fitting roofs, or adding those final touches.

Inspired by this week’s builds?

👉 Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our team—we’ll help you explore ideas, understand the process, and see what’s possible for your home.

Thanks for following along. We’ll be back next week with more behind-the-scenes updates—from the ground up.