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The Gate House

A major project to provide 140m2 (1456sq. ft.) of additional accommodation in the form of a 2 storey rear extension with large feature bay windows, a single storey front extension incorporating a new entrance and a large single storey side annex with a double garage and guest suite on the first floor.

A high specification kitchen and utility facility was installed and a new solid oak main staircase within the new entrance area to a first floor half gallery landing. New mechanical and electrical services were specified with a full decoration of new and existing remodelled accommodation.

Extensive external works including a new driveway access. Rear and side patios and associated borders were all constructed in imported stone materials.

Did You Know? - The Party Wall Act 1996

If you intend to carry out building work which, involves one of the following categories, you must notify your neighbour in writing before you start work:

• Work on an existing wall or structure shared with another property
• Building a free standing wall or a wall of a building up to or astride the boundary with a neighbouring property
• Excavating near a neighbouring building

“Adjoining Owners should note that the primary purpose of the Act is to facilitate development. In return for rights to carry out certain works, the Building Owner (the person having the work done) must notify you in advance. He is made legally responsible for putting right any damage caused by carrying out the works, even if - the damage is caused by his contractor. You cannot stop someone from exercising the rights given to them by the Act, but you may be able to influence how and at what times the work is done”.

Further information is available from www.odpm.gov.uk

A Purpose Built Place in the Sun

Client: Mr and Mrs Appleton, Worplesdon, Guildford

Specific requirements demanded a purpose made oak frame design for a conservatory structure.

The conservatory was built on traditional strip foundations and provided an office and playroom facility integrated between the existing house and detached garage.

A kitchen refit was also carried out as part of the project.

Joinery was supplied by Simon Price Joinery of Windsor.

Exceptional and Individual Residence

Client: Balmoral Propperties Ltd.

This unique detached property was built by BPC Ltd. to a very high standard offering excellent accommodation located close to Knaphill village centre.The property was designed using traditional construction with roof trusses and timber floors.

Appropriate use of a dormer window provided a full ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom whilst incorporating on the first floor a further 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are 3 reception rooms, a family room, kitchen and breakfast room on the ground floor.

The project was completed on time and within budget.

Cedar Lodge, The Grange Centre, Bookham, Surrey

The project involved the conversion and extension of existing workrooms to provide bedsits, communal and support facilities for mentally and physically handicapped residents.

The Cedar Lodge project (which is phase 2 of 3 phases) required the demolition of the portico feature to be replaced by a new 2 storey building on standard traditional strip foundations with a beam and block ground floor construction. The living accommodation on the first floor resulted in a fire rated and sound insulated timber floor (British Gypsum System), the timber roof structure was cut on site to match in with the existing roof profile.

Five new bedsits were constructed within the old workroom building and within the new extension a kitchen, lounge, dining room and wc facility. On the first floor of the new extension is a self contained flat providing staff accommodation.

The services contract was design and build and quite complex to execute given the requirement to fully integrate new and existing systems. The fire alarm system, Nurse Call intercom facility and security lighting controls were all extended with careful coordination by BPC in conjunction with the client.

A feature of the new complex is a glazed link, which gives a focal point to the new elevations and provides a new entrance, reception and enclosed through access between the existing and new buildings. Full security and safety is incorporated within this area by an electrically operated door system on the main entrance and link doors. Secure operation is controlled by keypad and linked to the fire alarm system.

Client: The Grange Centre
Principle Contractor: Bisley Property Company Ltd.
Architect: The Hall Design Group
Quantity Surveyor: Welling Partnership
Structural Engineer: The Hall Design Group Electrical
Contractor: Avery Electrical (Guildford) Ltd.
Mechanical Contractor: Guilfram Heating Ltd.
Contract Value: £400,000

Trade Associations and References

The company has been a member of the National House Building Council and Builders Employers Confederation for over fourteen years and is a recommended contractor on Woking Borough Councils contractor list. We are able to provide a constantly updated list of satisfied Clients and can arrange inspections of previous works.

All of us at Bisley Property Company look forward to assisting you with your project in the near future!

A Long Reach and Easy Lift!

One of our current projects in the centre of Knaphill justified the help of this telescopic mobile crane complete with 30m jib to lift and place the complete truss and steel beam roof structure before lunch - this included a short break for breakfast! This four bedroom individual property of traditional construction is being built for Balmoral Properties.

Sendhill Development Salutes the Victorian Builders

This refurbishment project created 3 luxury houses and a new detached 3000 sqft quality property in this very desirable residential area.

The client was Balmoral Properties and the architect R. Hoare RIBA.

That Sinking Feeling with a Happy Ending

This property in Bisley replaced a former dwelling that suffered severe subsidence problems. This new 3500 sqft house was built to a high specification with a fully piled foundation system and concrete upper floor The contract was won on open tender.

Project Manager, P.L.Ross & Ptns.

A Workforce to be Proud of!

The company has its own team of tradesmen that carry out all aspects of the contract. This team is supplemented by a further small team of dedicated contractors some of whom we have used for over fifteen years. All site staff live locally and we pride ourselves on having a friendly and conscientious approach to our work. After all we create homes for people and work within them, so the workforce attitude to the client is of utmost importance.

Up to six contracts can be running at any one time which allows each team to move directly between sites maintaining good continuity on all jobs.

With a combined office, stores and yard at Bisley we co-ordinate all aspects of the company from a single site. Stocks of common materials and plant are always held at our yard allowing all teams on site to be serviced quickly and efficiently.