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General Building Works

A comprehensive selection of building, installation and finishing services for homes and properties - the everyday work that keeps a house sound, practical and up to date. Most projects draw on several of these together, so they are coordinated by one team rather than handed between multiple trades with gaps in between.

We work in occupied homes as a matter of routine. Areas are protected, dust and waste are managed, access is kept usable. work is sequenced so that the household is disrupted as little as possible while the job still progresses properly.

ExtensionsLoft ConversionsHome ImprovementsGarage ConversionsBuilding AlterationsRenovationsWindowsGeneral JoineryPlasteringPainting and DecoratingFencingDrivewaysPatiosPorchesFascia InstallationSoffit InstallationGutter InstallationElectricalPlumbingHeatingFlooringTilingFitted KitchensFitted BathroomsFitted BedroomsHome Studies

What it covers

The everyday building, installation and finishing work that keeps a house sound, practical and up to date - coordinated by one team from strip-out to final decoration.

Structural and external

Extensions, loft conversions and garage conversions - extra living space created from the structure you already have. Building alterations - removal of walls and load-bearing openings, new doorways and windows, structural..

Roofline, joinery and fittings

General joinery - internal doors, frames, skirting, architrave, staircases, banisters, wardrobes, shelving and boxing-in. Fascia installation - replacement fascia boards in uPVC or timber, fitted with matching corners and end caps

Finishes, services and fitted rooms

Plastering - skim, float and set, bonding, plasterboard and tape-and-joint, rendering and patch repair. Painting and decorating - internal and external decoration, including preparation, filling, priming and protective coatings

Structural and External Works
  • Extensions, loft conversions and garage conversions< and strong> - extra living space created from the structure you already have
  • Building alterations< and strong> - removal of walls and load-bearing openings, new doorways and windows, structural openings formed and finished
  • Renovations< and strong> - full property renovation, back to brick or partial, bringing older housing stock up to a sound and modern standard
  • Windows< and strong> - replacement glazing in uPVC, aluminium and timber, including french doors, bi-folds and roof lanterns
  • Porches< and strong> - brick, glazed and timber-framed porches and canopies to entrance areas
  • Home improvements< and strong> - general upgrading works of every kind, from small repairs to whole-room changes
Roofline, Joinery and External Fittings
  • General joinery< and strong> - internal doors, frames, skirting, architrave, staircases, banisters, wardrobes, shelving and boxing-in
  • Fascia installation< and strong> - replacement fascia boards in uPVC or timber, fitted with matching corners and end caps
  • Soffit installation< and strong> - ventilated soffits and cladding to roof edges, providing ventilation where required
  • Gutter installation< and strong> - new guttering and downpipes in uPVC or cast-effect, with correct falls to outlets and drainage
  • Fencing< and strong> - close board, panel, post and rail, decorative and security fencing, with gates hung and posts set properly
Internal Finishes and Trades
  • Plastering< and strong> - skim, float and set, bonding, plasterboard and tape-and-joint, rendering and patch repair
  • Painting and decorating< and strong> - internal and external decoration, including preparation, filling, priming and protective coatings
  • Flooring< and strong> - tiling, laminate, engineered and solid timber, vinyl and LVT, with subfloor preparation and levelling
  • Tiling< and strong> - wall and floor tiling to kitchens, bathrooms, utility and hall areas, including under-tile preparation and sealing
  • Electrical< and strong> - rewires, consumer units, sockets, lighting, downlights, external power, extract and support for heating and kitchens
  • Plumbing< and strong> - pipework, water supply, above-ground drainage, sanitaryware installation and wet-room works
  • Heating< and strong> - radiator installation and replacement, system pipework. coordination with boiler work
Fitted Rooms and Interiors
  • Fitted kitchens< and strong> - removal of the old kitchen, alterations to services, units installed, worktops templated and fitted, appliances and tiling completed
  • Fitted bathrooms< and strong> - bathrooms, shower rooms, en-suites and wet rooms, with waterproofing, tiling, sanitaryware, ventilation and electrical works to suit
  • Fitted bedrooms< and strong> - fitted wardrobes, sliding doors, drawer units, shelving and dressing areas built to the space available
  • Home studies< and strong> - dedicated work areas with power, data, lighting and joinery built in to suit the room

Most projects draw on several of these services together, which is why they are coordinated by one team rather than handed between multiple trades with gaps in between. A kitchen replacement, for example, may involve stripping out the old units, altering services, first and second fix electrics and plumbing, plastering, tiling, flooring, joinery and decoration - doing that as one sequence is what keeps the job moving and the finish consistent.

We work in occupied homes as a matter of routine. Areas are protected, dust and waste are managed, access is kept usable and work is sequenced so the household is disrupted as little as possible while the job still progresses properly. Where an item is outside our own scope, we will say so plainly rather than price something we cannot deliver well.

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07812 172431

Email
info@hortn.co.uk

Service area
Manchester and Cheshire

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