Period-property refurbishment
Period-property refurbishment
Measured repair and improvement of older homes, based on investigation and respect for sound existing fabric.
The client problem
What brings clients to us
Period homes can carry damp symptoms, decayed timber, failing previous repairs and layers of unsuitable modern materials. Owners need to improve comfort and usability without replacing character unnecessarily or concealing the cause of a defect.
How Dartside approaches it
Dartside investigates first, distinguishes local repair from wholesale replacement and brings in specialist advice where the building or its status demands it. Traditional timberwork, sash windows, roofline details and compatible repair methods are considered in context.
The process
What the work normally involves
Stage 1
Record the owner's concerns and the building's known history
Stage 2
Inspect defects, previous repairs and accessible construction
Stage 3
Agree any opening-up or specialist investigation
Stage 4
Prepare a prioritised scope with suitable repair methods
Stage 5
Coordinate careful repair, services and finishes
Stage 6
Document completed work and future maintenance points
Listed-building consent, conservation advice or specialist specifications may be required. These must come from the relevant authority or qualified professional and are incorporated into Dartside's construction scope.
Relevant experience
Practical knowledge behind the work
Mike's carpentry and joinery training, long site experience and familiarity with older South Devon housing support an approach centred on diagnosis, sound repair and appropriate detailing.
Area covered
Where we undertake this work
Period and character properties in Dartmouth, Totnes, the South Hams and selected locations across South Devon.
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Discuss your property and what you want to achieve
Send the location, a short description, photographs and your preferred timescale. We will tell you honestly whether the project suits us and what should happen next.
- Property location
- Current photographs
- Outline of the work
- Preferred timing