From the Ground Up – #10

Progress on Site Despite Heavy Rain

This week we’re making steady progress despite difficult conditions. In Horsham, groundwork is underway on a new orangery, in Chalgrove walls are rising after a completed base, and in Shoreham brickwork is moving quickly after last week’s challenges.

With the rain against us. Check out what progress we have made on sites below

• Work has started on what will be a fantastic new orangery for this family.
• With heavy rain and a sloping garden, newly dug trenches have been filling with water, making conditions challenging.
• To keep progress moving, we’ve been carefully digging and sheeting the trenches to prevent collapse, with concrete booked for next week when the weather is hopefully more favourable.

• The block-and-beam base is now complete, with walls starting to rise.
• Air bricks have been re-routed through the base and added to the front to maintain airflow beneath the floor.
• Although the weather has slowed bricklaying, the outer skin is now going up using matching brickwork to ensure a seamless finish between the house and the new extension.

• Despite ongoing wet weather, progress continues using gazebos to protect the bricklaying areas. 
• Walls are going up neatly, and the quality of finish is already taking shape following last week’s early challenges.
• Brickwork is scheduled to be completed by Monday, with the team working over the weekend to meet the agreed deadline for the customer.

That’s a Wrap For This Week

That’s it for this week’s round-up! It’s always exciting to see these spaces take shape. From first foundations to final finishes. Whether you’re mid-project, just getting started, or simply gathering ideas, we hope these updates give you a clear view of what’s possible.

👉 Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our team. We’ll help you explore ideas, understand the process, and see what’s possible for your home.

Check back next week for more real progress from real homes – From The Ground Up.