Once Party Wall Awards had been issued we were clear for work to start. Initial works have focused on remedial measures to the existing house, such as stiffening the upper floors, tying back internal studs and strengthening external walls at the top of the house, where some weakness had been identified.

In addition, areas of the house that are to be extended have been propped, demolished and had steelwork installed prior to the main excavation work that will increase the soffit heights on the lower ground floor. This is the messy and noisy stage of the build, but is very rewarding for clients and architects alike as big physical changes are made in a short period of time.