Newbury Park, Ilford

We undertook an HMO conversion of a large two storey commercial property and developed it into 42 self-contained rooms in Newbury, Berkshire. First stage, we gutted the internal building and then installed beams, block flooring and brick work to create internal partitioned walls and public corridor areas. Second stage, we carried out electrical wiring throughout, plastering, installed double glazed UPVC windows and doors, and external drainage pipework. Third stage, we installed staircases and banister rail to access individual rooms, installed industrial central heating and water pumping system. Fourth stage we installed all ceiling lights electrical points and smoke detectors, installed wood flooring in each individual room and access corridors, carried out all plumbing work followed by en-suite bathroom installation for each room. Fifth stage, we worked on installing communal kitchen on ground floor shared area, built counter and welcome area on ground floor entrance, built recording room, activities area and art studio. Final stage, we started painting and decorating, installed fireproof internal door, fire alarm extinguishers, security camera system for the whole building, and guard rails to access main building entrance.