Base Building Solutions - news http://www.base-build.co.uk/rss.xml With the exterior decorating now complete, the finishing line is clearly coming into view http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/november_news_ightham 31 - November News: Ightham Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 After several months of intensive renovation work White Eagle Lodge feels like a home again http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/autumn_at_white_eagle_lodge 32 - Autumn at White Eagle Lodge Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Out in the garden the finishing touches are made on the reconstructed stone wall http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/autumn_update_ightham 30 - Autumn Update: Ightham Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 Steel frame now in place ready for new extension and a good start made on the oak cladding of the stair tower http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/september_news_ightham 20 - September News: Ightham Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100 September has been a busy month down in Kingston, blessed with unseasonally fair weather, the project has progressed significantly. http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/walls_come_down_roof_goes_upkingston 24 - Walls Come Down, Roof Goes Up!...Kingston Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100 The roof completion marks a traditional construction milestone which we feel is a good reason to celebrate with a “topping out” ceremony! http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/topping_out_in_style 21 - Topping Out in Style! Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100 This beautifully tiled roof has been restored to its former 1721 grandeur with quality authentic tiling http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/the_roof_revealed_ightham 19 - The Roof Revealed - Ightham Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 the initial demolition work has begun with the removal of the garage and beam and block floor. http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/august_news_white_eagle_lodge 23 - August News: White Eagle Lodge Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 Neglected for 40 years, this Grade II listed cottage presented a discernible challenge for our team, with a full internal refurbishment and modernisation. http://www.base-build.co.uk/projects/sycamore_cottage_kent 8 - Sycamore Cottage, Kent Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 Work on the roof progressing well with the pitched roofs and vertical tile hanging completed and all bonnets fixed in place http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/raising_the_roof_ightham 18 - Raising the Roof - Ightham Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 White Eagle Lodge, a 1970s architect’s dream with a quirky upside-down layout and stunning views onto the South Downs. http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/time_for_a_facelift_kingston 22 - Time for a Facelift: KIngston Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 This prestigious residential property needed substantial extension and building alteration work which required particular care as the client remained in residence throughout the project. http://www.base-build.co.uk/projects/wildernesse_mount_sevenoaks_kent 14 - Wildernesse Mount, Sevenoaks, Kent Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 Deprived of natural daylight for 12 days, deep beneath the house, the boys underground have an arduous task in their hands.. http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/june_update_ightham_project 10 - June Update: Ightham project Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100 This 300 hundred year old timber-frame Grade II listed building was in a totally dilapidated state when the new owners called in Ben to take charge of a full modernisation project. http://www.base-build.co.uk/projects/mithrandir_goudhurst_kent 15 - Mithrandir, Goudhurst, Kent Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100 The latest Base project, is a substantial Georgian property hidden away deep in the heart of Kent – an ambitious undertaking http://www.base-build.co.uk/in_progress/base_heads_to_ightham 9 - Base heads to Ightham Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100 Grade II listed building in need of extensive refurbishment, Bush Cottage required a complex blend of sensitive restoration work with sleek contemporary elements. http://www.base-build.co.uk/projects/bush_cottage_east_sussex 13 - Bush Cottage, East Sussex Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000