From the Ground Up – #17

Sandstone Walls Rising, Smart Sequencing in Shoreham & Tiled Roof Completed in Worthing

This week we’re on site in Westbury on Trym, Shoreham and Worthing. Walls are rising, plastering is paused at exactly the right moment, and a tiled roof has been completed.

Let’s get stuck in!

• Groundwork has been fully completed and signed off under building regulations before a single wall went up –  exactly how it should be done.
• The base inspection was a key milestone – getting sign-off before starting the walls means there are no shortcuts and no going back to fix things later.
• The walls are now rising in a stunning sandstone brick finish, with a 150mm cavity that fully complies with building regulations, giving the homeowners long-term confidence in the structure.
• The base inspection was a key milestone – getting sign-off before starting the walls means there are no shortcuts and no going back to fix things later.
• Alongside the main build, garden works are underway this week: sleepers have been installed, a new bedding area for planting has been created, and a proper access route through the garden is taking shape.
• There’s real momentum on this one right now, and the team is looking forward to cracking on with the rest of the build.

• Plastering has been completed across the new upgrade extension – but deliberately stopped short of finishing, and that’s by design, not oversight.
• The team held back to allow the plumbers to come in and complete their work first, which means plasterers aren’t trying to work behind radiators or in tight spots that would compromise the finish.
• This kind of sequencing makes a real difference to quality – when trades can access every corner freely, the result is noticeably better than when work is rushed or layered over itself.
• Planning was thorough from the outset: electricians and plasterers were brought in before the existing floor base was disturbed, and drainage work for the relocated washing machine was scheduled cleanly around them.
• It takes slightly longer when done this way, but the homeowners get a finish that holds up – and a project that runs smoothly rather than scrambling to catch up.

• The tiled roof on this wraparound extension is now fully complete – a significant milestone on a project that has been carefully considered at every stage.
• The team made a deliberate decision to upgrade from the originally planned warmer roof or modular roof system, opting instead for a full tile roof finish.
• The result is a cleaner, more traditional look that sits better with the existing property and gives the extension a quality that will last.
• Window and door frames are being fitted next week, with delivery happening today – so progress is moving at pace.
• After framing comes the finishing stages, and this project is shaping up to be a fully converted garage conversion worth keeping an eye on.

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.

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