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Internal Alterations

Making internal alterations to a home requires specialist knowledge of structural work including the use of load bearing walls and structures. Consult with the experts in the best way to carry out internal alterations before you commit to a room revamp – it could save you thousands of pounds!

We undertake all types of internal work including

Kitchen Upgrades/Redesign
Bathroom Upgrades/Redesigns
Staircase Repairs
Floor Repairs
Plastering
Patio Doors

Internal Alterations

Building, Removing or Altering Walls

Internal walls are multifunctional: some walls keep the ceiling and upper floors up, and some are there to help you escape from your home if there was a fire. Others simply divide up space in the home.

Load-bearing walls are important structural features. They are critical to the integrity and structure of your home and before you alter, build up or remove these walls you must seek professional advice When removing a load-bearing wall, For example a structural engineer considers the loads on the wall and will design a beam and other supporting structures to safely transmit the loads to the ground if a load bearing wall is to be removed.Walls around staircases offer fire protection, so any alterations to these walls will necessitate taking other measures such as fitting smoke alarms or upstairs windows suitable for fire escape to compensate.

Replacing Windows

In most cases, you can carry out window repairs including replacing broken glass, fogged double-glazing, rotten sashes and rotten sections of the frame without seeking building regulations approval.

If you live in a conservation area, an area of outstanding natural beauty or if your home is listed, then you will need to get building regulations approval (and possibly planning permission too) for almost any glazing work – so check with your local building control team first to ensure you have permission to carry out such work.

Fully replacing windows would usually require building regulations approval, but you can carry out most work using a registered competent person installer.

Bay Windows and Chimneys

Bay windows and chimneys are usually load-bearing, so any alterations to them will need building regulations approval and you should seek expert advice from a structural engineer or builder before carrying out work.

Working chimneys may require a flue liner or renovating to prevent smoke leaking into rooms and you should sweep them regularly to keep them working efficiently.

If you plan to install a new wood-burning stove, it’s important to follow the correct installation procedures.

Some of our Extension Projects

Side Extension
New Patio Doors
Underfloor Heating
Wood Cladding on Extension
Single Storey Side Extension

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Just Read our Glowing Reviews!

WHS did brickwork, foundations and paving for us in 2019. All completed efficiently and to a good standard. On the basis of this work on our conservatory in 2019, we approached WHS and asked them in February 2021 to construct a porch to go on our back door. They have also built a raised patio in our front garden this year. We spend a fair amount of time in the garden and our border collie gets very dirty in the woods at the end of our road, so we figured having a porch to get cleaned up before entering the 'real' house would be useful. We are very pleased with the end result. The work undertaken is of good quality and the price paid reflected good value in our view. In February 2021 we had a back door. It is now July 2021 and we have a back door and a very useful porch. Thank you WHS.
Alan Mowle
We needed a chimney breast removing, new ceiling and loft hatch, and all walls skimmed for a new kitchen installation. Wayne provided a prompt quote, and was able to start work the following week. He managed the electrical work, plumbing and joinery in an efficient manner. The old kitchen was removed, and all rubbish was removed promptly. Within the quote Wayne sourced a vertical radiator and plinth heater, and also laid the new flooring for us. Wayne and his team were friendly and professional, and cleaned up any mess every day. Thanks to Wayne and his team for making our kitchen look incredibly smart.Services: Electrical work, Demolition, Plumbing fixture installation, Project management, Fan installation, Repair flooring, Furniture assembly, Interior finishing, Flooring
Grace Weir
WHS demolished a conservatory and replaced with a flat roofed ground floor extension, approx,' 6m long by 2m deep by 3m in height, as well as internal works such as stripping out enlarging an existing kitchen and fitting new, creating two en suites and boarding out a loft. The job took slightly longer than predicted, but given these difficult Covid affected times, it wasn't a surprise. The work was carried out to a very high standard, by a good set of lads, headed by Wayne, who never failed to be anything less than infectiously positive. I will be asking WHS to quote for further work when funds permit ! Services: Demolition, Consultation, Project management, Fan installation, Install flooring, Tile work installation, Flooring, Remodeling
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