The previous kitchen and area to be extended
The construction of a retaining wall to support the land next to the property and allow the safe excavation of the lower ground floor
Steel beams are installed support the kitchen extension over the garden
The complex structural steelwork design required co-ordination and on-site adjustment
The columns and beams in place allow demosntrate the extension area and enable underpinning to proceed
Following the structural procedure underpins are excavated and poured in specific order and sizes so as to minimise any impact on the home above
This work-in-progress shows how the basement will open on to a garden patio area and the kitchen overlooking the garden
As work continues below the ground floor kkitchen extension is watertight allowing services to be installed
The poured basement and patio concrete floor with integrated drainage