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Hot Tub Installation in Farnborough
The finished home spa by Marble Construction
Why not get steamy with Marble with the ultimate party and relaxation feature of a hot tub? There are many types and can be custom sized to be tailored to the customer’s wishes.
Different features for personal spa rooms include jets, whirlpools, towel racks or even a sauna instillations and the best thing of all is that usually no planning permission is required.
for authenticity, many choose a pine construction out-house as it is not only a lower cost, but also resistant to damp and water damage. However a hot tub can be fitted nearly anywhere, from in the garden to in the existing property.
This Marble customer in Farnborough wanted a place where the kids could have friends round but would also double up as a relaxing space for themselves as well, the customer assured us the hot tub is a big hit with all generations.
There are more than three million hot tubs in homes in the UK, so to join the list of relaxing Brits call Stuart at Marble for a free survey and quote at 0844 813 1111.
The hot tub ready and waiting.
Double Story Extension, North Camp
Side angle of the property including the double story extension by Marble Construction.
Morris Road in North Camp is a 5 minute walk to both the train station and the High Street. Coupled with the slow housing market, Richard and Emma Howden chose to extend their current home rather than move.
Another Happy “Loft” Customer Review
Flat Renovation and Conversion (Before and After)
A lot of construction companies may promise you the finest quality work and designs tailored specifically for you, but not many will put their money where their mouth is! Here at Marble Construction we commissioned a photographer to take a look around a flat refurbishment and loft conversion so we can show you the quality of every aspect of our work. Continue reading this article…
Hot water underfloor heating
When extending a property with an extension or loft conversion, underfloor heating is one of the most popular extras that people ask us about.
21st century living has proven that most of our time at home is spent in the kitchen/living area, and with radiators being a thing of the past, Hot water underfloor heating is the definitely the future.
When considering to install underfloor heating, there are two different types of flooring system. For bathrooms with a floor space of up to 8 squared meters, the most common option would be an electric under floor heating system. If the bathroom floor finish is a ceramic tile or stone, a wire matting system would be recommended where as if the floor finish is going to be a solid wood floor finish, an electric foil system would be recommended.
If you are considering a kitchen extension, and the floor space is going to be under 20 squared meters, an electric wire or foil system would also be the recommended system to use however, if you are thinking about installing underfloor heating throughout the whole property or the kitchen/living area is greater than 20 squared meters, then hot water underfloor heating is the right way to go.
Hot water underfloor heating is generally a greater outlay when it comes to the initial installation but the long term running costs will be less than running electric underfloor heating on big floor spaces.
The benefit of hot water underfloor heating is that it runs on a closed circuit travelling to and from the boiler or pressurised heating cylinder via a manifold that pumps the water round the circuit. The cost savings happen compared to electric underfloor heating as we always keep or produce hot water for washing facilities within the home, where as electric underfloor heating has to continually use electricity to heat the matt when its turned on.
Hot water underfloor heating costs approximately £2,500 to £3,500 including VAT for a kitchen area around 20 to 30 squared meters.
Below are a few photos demonstrating a typical hot water installation:-
If you would like a free design consultation to discuss your requirements for some underfloor heating, please call Marble Construction now on 0844 813 1111
The 17 Day Extension Experience…
When Marble Construction programme a loft conversion or extension into start, the build duration is one of the most thought about concepts out of the whole process. There is nothing on this planet that is more stressful (apart from moving house) than having an extension take place in the back garden. When Marble Construction commit to a start date, we have already booked in the vital contractors to come in at the most convenient time to make sure your building experience is as stressless as possible.
This diary below is a real life building log from an extension we started in February 2010. This extension took 5 weeks to build (17 working days, start to finish) and was located in Chelmsford, Essex. Being based in Farnborough, Hampshire this two and a half journey to and from the site was only going to make this build more complex
Week 1 (Monday – Thursday)
It’s day one and the skip has arrived, the digger has arrived and our ground work team have started to clear the site, the team leader has introduced himself to the customer and has briefed the guys of what is about to happen over the new 4 days.
Within the first day the site was cleared and digging had commenced, once the ground condition was reviled, the concrete was booked in to deliver the next working day. By the end of the second day the foundations were completely dug (down to 2 meters), the soil was excavated and removed from site and the site was tidied. The building inspector visited that afternoon and the concrete was poured before dark. On day third day, our team began to bring the extension out of the ground and up to DPC level and left to set overnight. The insulation, the steel reinforcing and sharp sand was ordered and delivered in the same day. On the forth day of the week, the insulation was laid, the reinforcing bars were in and the building inspector visited the site for the second time to check the over-site layout before the over-site pour. By 3pm that afternoon, concrete lorry arrived and the over-site was poured. By 6pm that day the team cleaned the site for the weekend break and began to set off home.
Week 2 (Monday – Wednesday)
Our bricklaying team arrived with the materials already delivered to site. The brick match was made over the weekend and a brick sample was brought back at the end of the first week. The bricklaying team completed the extension, a long with four window/door openings and two gable ends within three days and the job was ready for the roof to be pitched next week.
Week 3 (Monday – Thursday)
Our roofing team, along with Marble Plumbing Ltd and Marble Electrical Ltd went to site and began the roof and 1st fix plumbing and electrical. The Velux roof windows were installed and and tiles were ordered for next working day. The plumber and electrician had a meeting with the customer to discuss the final electrical points and radiator locations. The existing window and doors were re-used and installed into the new window and door openings. On the last day of this week, the site was cleaned and and guys left site.
Week 4 (Monday – Wednesday)
The plasterers arrived on Monday and plastered the new extension. The screed was laid and left to set over the long weekend.
Week 5 (Monday – Wednesday)
The 2nd fix carpentry team started early and got straight onto the 2nd fix work such as swinging doors, fitting the skirting and architraves, being closely followed by are decorating team. Marble Plumbing and Marble Electrical came on the last day once everything was completed to hang the radiators and install all the spotlight fittings and power points.
This 17 day extension was a real test of our project management and internal systems that we have been working on over the last few months.
If you would like to talk to this customer about their extension experience with Marble Construction please call us on 0203 411 7025 and we will be happy to arrange this.
Kingston’s perfect loft conversion!
The latest loft completed was for Mr and Mrs Heaton from Kingston upon Thames. They wanted to achieve a two equally sized bedrooms for their two children and a separate shower room for them both to use.
Marble Construction started this project in October 2009 and completed the contractual part just before the New Year. Anneke Heaton kindly asked us to complete several extras on her property such as our tiling service for the loft shower room, built-in wardrobes for both the loft bedrooms, our carpet service and our professional decoration service for both the loft bedrooms, the shower room and down the stair well to the front door.
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Loft Conversion in Kingston Upon Thames
Mr and Mrs Willis, from Kingston Upon Thames, contacted Marble Construction in May 2009 and asked us to come over and discuss their needs for an additional bedroom in the loft conversion.
When we met David and Samantha, they were expecting a baby in November and were desperate for an extra bedroom. Moving was not an option as their daughter was in a good school, they were both close to work and family and friends.
We discussed every possible option on how they could extend their house and fairly quickly they both decided to convert the loft space into a master bedroom with an additional bathroom.
When the preliminary plans were drawn it became apparent that the loft could accommodate two double bedrooms and a bathroom fairly easily but, after re-evaluating, the wow factor master bedroom became the big dream they had set their mind on. We looked at the huge space and decided to include a large dressing room area so the room, once completed, would not be cluttered with wardrobes or cupboards.
The short time scale to complete the build and importance of meeting the deadlines was something that most companies would struggle to achieve. But with our experienced and dedicated team, 
we knew that we could do this.
The project started in October and was completed within an 8 week build schedule. Dave and Sam were fantastic customers to work with even under some very stressful time pressures. Sam said “I thought we had gone mad asking you guys to build such a big building project for us with so little time but you were courteous and respectful for our situation and were so clean I didn’t have to hoover for a month!”
Dave and Sam asked us to finish all the additional bits and pieces such as the bathroom tiling, the hallway decoration and to arrange the fitting of the carpets. David said “It was a pleasure working with the Marble boys; they all knew the deadlines Sam and I were under and did everything possible to make sure they completed in time. The quality of our loft conversion was incredible. We are so impressed with their effort and determination we would recommend them to anyone!’
David and Sam had a beautiful little girl called Maddison in late November and also attended our Christmas party in 2009.
Dave and Sam have went on to hire Marble Construction to build their rear kitchen extension in spring 2010.
For more information on lofts, please see our main page on loft conversions.
Conservatory in Virginia Water
Here is a large conservatory we recently constructed in Virginia Water, Surrey.
Our customers, Mr and Mrs Sa joe, heard about Marble Construction through a friend who had had a similar type design done by us in the summer of 2006.
The project took 3 weeks to construct and Simon couldn’t believe it was done so quick. He said ” We thought you built our friends’ conservatory fast when it was done in 4 weeks, but to do ours a week faster and still manage to keep the quality so high is fantastic”
Thanks to Simon and Nicky and their kind referrals, we now have the opportunity to construct a smaller conservatory for Simon’s parents who live in Esher, Surrey. They are hoping to start their project in Spring 2008.
If you would like a similar conservatory designed and built by Marble Construction then please contact us as we would only be too happy to come over and discuss your requirements.
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