Residential & Home Improvements

Home Make Over

Making over your home can give you a lovely modern design in a traditional house and also increase its value should you ever consider putting it up for sale. When you purchased your home either as the first time buyer or from a previous owner and have been living there for the past few years. I am sure you have said more than once or twice I wish I had done this or that or could change this or that, all of us at one time has reached this dilemma.

You know what I mean, inherited a perfectly good kitchen back then but discovered over the years that you would like to change around the appliances or could do with more cupboards etc. adding a few extra units or in older kitchens why not take this opportunity to change door fronts and a new work top, this is where a make over can be just the tonic you and your house needs.

Simply by changing the lighting and floor covering from carpet to wood flooring or beautiful porcelain or marble tiles can update any property. Why stop there you can replace your old kitchen and bathrooms, or sometimes changing taps and replacing towel fittings etc. can be an inexpensive way to brighten up any bathroom. By adding feature ceilings and lighting to these areas your house has all the modern appearance of some of the top show houses with out losing its traditional character. This doesn't have to cost a small fortune with a bit of research and shopping about there are lots of reasonable products in the market. Painting a room with a pale colour can make it feel bigger and brighter instantly.

Don't forget the outside of your home, there are several variations of outdoor lighting which will greatly improve a patio or entrance / porch area and driveways.

Complete House Refurbishments / Renovations

The present house market is changing with its dramatically falling house prices make it harder for people to sell their homes to buy larger properties. Sometimes moving further away from friends, families, schools and local amenities can be stressful. If you live in the ideal location but require extra space Why Move!! Why Not Consider Refurbishing Your Home. This could include single or double storey extensions, feature porches driveways, gardens, patio, decking to garden gates the list is endless.

You have took that first step and made the decision to refurbish your home. You may have also made the decision to extend the property to gain the extra space or you just need to reconfigure your existing living areas of your home.

This is the chance to get it right with your refurbishment project. Why not let OHi's experienced and professional team help you to achieve this.

Be sure to get it right first time, OHi approach each project with an open mind as every house is different and every home owner has their unique requirements. OHi along with our architect / designer will consult with the home owner's ideas or requirements discuss budgets to achieve the best solution to suit your needs.

You now have a house that is bright, beautiful and will meet all your needs, and it's great to have the benefit of modern design in a traditional house.

Thinking of Building an Extension

To day with growing families, and changes in your personal needs you may require more and more space. The present house market is changing with its dramatically falling house prices makes it harder for people to sell their homes to buy larger properties. Sometimes moving further away from friends, families, schools and local amenities can be stressful to some members of the family. If you live in ideal location but require extra space Why Move!! Why Not Consider Extending Your Home.

We know that correct planning will bring success to your building project.

Whether it's building an extra room over the garage or building a one storey extension at the back of your house to give you a larger kitchen / dining area, utility / toilet and maybe you require a bedroom / en suit for elderly relatives or just extra living space. Build a two storey extension here the possibilities are endless from gaining 2-3 bedrooms or study, gym, playroom or a spectacular master bedroom /en suit and walk in dressing room etc. Extension can be a stand alone unit in your garden which could be used as a self contained flat, dance studio, yoga studio or fitness studio etc. By adding an extension to your home will increase the value of your property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need planning permission?
A. Most extension do require planning permission. However if you require a dormer window or changes to the front of the property, then planning permission is required.

Q. Will I need to move out when the extension is being built?
A. No all work is carried out professionally and with as little disturbance to the rest of property as possible.

Q. How long will the conversion take?
A. Time can vary as it depends on size of the project but we will give the client a realistic completion date before work commences, OHi offer a complete professional start to finish service.

Attic Conversions

To day with growing families, changes in job situations and personal needs sometimes requires more and more space. In the present house market with its dramatically falling house prices makes it harder for people to sell their homes to buy larger properties. Sometimes moving further away from friends, families, schools and local amenities can be stressful to some members of the family. If you live in an ideal location but require extra space Why Move!! Convert that Attic.

Converting your attic is a great way to achieve the extra space you need without actually having to move house. More and more people are undertaking this option to obtain that much needed family bed room, master bedroom / en suit, play room, home office / study and extra living space. Advantages to these conversions are it adds value to your home with out affecting the original layout of the garden which many home owners and future buyers appreciate.

We know that whether you are building a new home, extending or renovating an existing property can be quite stressful. However, the correct planning will bring success to your building project

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need planning permission?
A. Most attic conversions do not require planning permission.
However if you require a dormer window or changes to the front of the property, then planning permission is required.

Q. Will I need to move out when getting the attic converted?
A. No all work is carried out professionally and with as little disturbance to the rest of property as possible.

Q. How long will the conversion take?
A. Approximately 10 -15 working days, however, a dormer or bungalow will take a little longer.