The Old Manor House – Drainage

| | Comments are off for this post.

Continuous drainage problems arise at the outset, which is dealt with efficiently by DJH Restorations. It was found that the routeĀ of the Ditchling Village pond (not belonging to The Old Manor House) overflow pipe passed directly under the location of the proposed extension. This needed to be moved to ensure…

Continue Reading

The Old Manor House – Work Starts

| | Comments are off for this post.

Demolition work exposes inferior soil conditions and troublesome drainage that will need resolving ASAP. The trench does however expose the existing brick foundations that are exceptionally deep.

Continue Reading

Plumpton Pit Stop – Door Repairs

| | Comments are off for this post.

The door was on the verge of total collapse. It was therefore removed and all of the rotten timbers either replaced or repaired. The bottom rail was totally replaced in hardwood. The lower section of the Stiles were cut out and replaced in hardwood. The Muntins were removed and the…

Continue Reading