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dark cellar conversion been dug out with a pickaxe

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bricklayer, Cellar conversion, demolition, home extension, leeds, New build, single story extension, wakefield
20/03/2023

Cellars throughout history

The history of cellars dates back to ancient times when civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used them for various purposes. In ancient Greece, they were used to store wine, while the Egyptians used them to keep food cool in the scorching desert heat. The Romans, on the other hand, used cellars to […]

exterior photo of single story extension

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demolition, extension, Extensions, House builder, leeds, single story extension, wakefield
22/02/2023

Building a house

Welcome to our blog on building houses! As a building company, we have years of experience in constructing homes that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound. In this post, we will share some tips on how to build a house that will stand the test of time. Here are some important steps […]

exterior of house showing an extension been built

General News

bricklayer, builder, concrete raft, Extensions, home extension, leeds, single story extension, wakefield
18/01/2023

Demolition of a building

Demolition is the process of dismantling or razing a structure, and it is a task that requires a high degree of expertise and precision. The demolition of an old building is a complex endeavour that involves a meticulous planning process and the utilization of specialized equipment. The first step in the demolition of an old […]

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bricklayer, builder, concrete raft, Extensions, fencing, home extension, leeds, single story extension
12/12/2022

Bricks and the history behind them

Bricks The history of house bricks dates back to ancient civilizations, where they were first used as a building material. The ancient Egyptians were among the first to use bricks, using a combination of mud and straw to create bricks that were then dried in the sun. These were then used to construct some of […]

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bricklayer, builder, demolition, Extensions, home extension, leeds, stanley
10/10/2022

Double extension

Double extension Good afternoon blog readers all around the UK, but most probably Wakefield, Leeds and the five towns. You reach us today languishing on our dinner break, sat on top of makeshift insulation roll chairs. They’re still in their plastic of course, other wise it would be a very itchy seat indeed. We’re currently […]

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bricklayer, builder, demolition, extension, Extensions, home extension, leeds, wakefield
01/09/2022

Cement

cement Hello again weekly blog readers! This week we are talking about cement, that’s right cement! I can promise this won’t be a boring blog, but instead an enlightening one which will enrich your brain and life. Come sit and let’s learn about the humble beginnings of cement. Cement is used in the building […]

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bricklayer, concrete raft, demolition, extension, Extensions, fencing, home extension, leeds, single story extension, wakefield
19/07/2022

Insulation in your property

Insulation in your property Hey there monthly blog readers how are we all doing? I myself have become a puddle since melting in what turned out to be 39 degrees in Wakefield, a new record for Yorkshire and the uk in general. The riveting blog this week is all about insulation … so let’s […]

General News

bricklayer, builder, concrete raft, demolition, Extensions, fencing, home extension, leeds, single story extension, wakefield
22/06/2022

How-To

“How-To“ This month we are having a change to the blog; instead of writing about the job at hand we’re going to be writing a “How-To“ series starting this month talking about how to build a garden wall. The first thing to do when starting to build your garden wall is to dig a footing […]

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bricklayer, builder, demolition, extension, Extensions, home extension, leeds, single story extension, wakefield
23/02/2022

New extension we’re building

Today its all about the new extension we’re building. Good evening and salutations coming from the bat cave AKA blog update HQ. We are currently sat in the van dodging the storms that have been absolutely rinsing the UK for the past week. We have been getting stuck into a new extension we’re building , […]

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bricklayer, builder, concrete raft, Extensions, leeds
04/01/2022

Building at Castlefields

Building at castlefields We’re back, blog fans! After having a fantastic bit of time of for Christmas and New Year, the boys are back in town to finish off the extension we were building at Castlefields, Rothwell. It’s been a bit of a shock to the system coming back, but the rust soon gets shaken […]

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Cellars throughout history

Building a house

Demolition of a building

Bricks and the history behind them

Double extension

Cement

Insulation in your property

How-To

New extension we’re building

Building at Castlefields

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