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Update March 2011

Lock Cottage Renovation

We hoped by now we could report that the building would be starting to come out of the ground but unfortunately progress has been slow. The ground works are proving complicated due to an old brick well being very close to the foundations and poor ground by the by-wash wall.

Growing piles of bricks

Growing piles of bricks

The structural engineer had to design a ground beams to take press away from the wall of the well and two ground beams to cantilever the end gable away from the by-wash wall.

We decided to keep the well rather than filling it in but its seems like it might be an expensive decision!

Starting to build the hearth and replace the fireplace bricks

Starting to build the hearth and replace the fireplace bricks

Progress This Month:

  • Concrete has been taken up from the foundations of the demolished extension
  • Test pits have been dug for the Structural Engineer to assist with ground work plans
  • Foundations dug for new brick wall alongside the by-wash
  • Pits dug for laying new drainage pipes
  • Existing window replacements have been painted and are ready for the glass to be installed
  • Bricks at the back of the fireplace have been taken out ready for the fireplace to be installed
  • The hearth is starting to take shape

Demolished extension and test pits

Demolished extension and test pits

Foundations for new garden wall

Foundations for new garden wall

Bargains This Month!

Old Photo!

Old photo of the house

We found this old photo on a local pubs website. It’s unbelievable to see our house in the background with a horse and cart going past!

 

 

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Alison Moses and her partner are currently renovating an 18th century Lock Cottage in Staffordshire.

Currently the property has been stripped out, back to the orginal brick and they are waiting for planning permission before starting the extension. They intend on putting as much of the original features back into the property as possible and have already taken the ceiling down to reveal the old purlings.

Alison and her partner will be completing most of the renovation work themselves and expect this to take a year to 18 months before completion.