Building refurbishment
Over-cladding with insulation and membrane
An existing multi-storey wall being upgraded with insulation boards, membrane and battens around the windows.
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Building envelope refurbishment
Getting more life and better performance from existing buildings — roof and wall refurbishment, envelope replacement and fixes for persistent leaks.
Why it matters
Getting building refurbishment right
Plenty of existing buildings have years of useful life left in them; the envelope is what lets them down. Leaking gutters, tired sheeting and poor insulation can often be tackled without starting again.
Refurbishment is mostly about understanding what is already there. We look at the condition of the roof and walls, the reason for the problem and how the building is used day to day — then plan works that fit around it.
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What this can include
Every building is different, so treat this as a starting point. Tell us what you need and we'll be clear about what we can take on.
- Roof and wall refurbishment
- Building envelope replacement
- Water ingress remediation
- Thermal performance upgrades
- Planned asset improvement programmes
Before we start
The questions we ask first
Good projects are decided early. These are the things we want to understand before recommending an approach.
01
Find the real cause
Water often appears a long way from where it gets in. Diagnosis comes before any quote for repair.
02
Repair or replace
An honest view on whether targeted work will last or whether replacement is the better spend.
03
Keep the building working
Phasing, protection and access planned around occupants and operations.
04
Prepare for the future
Using the work to make the building ready for insulation upgrades or Solar PV.
Project examples
Building refurbishment projects
Building refurbishment
Teal recladding to a commercial unit
Teal profiled wall cladding on a commercial unit, shown around upper-floor windows and beside blue doors.
Building refurbishment
Valley gutter refurbishment and lining
Work to valley gutters between roof slopes on an existing building, with the gutters prepared and lined.
Common questions
Building refurbishment: questions we're often asked
We have a leak that keeps coming back. Where do we start?
With a proper look at the roof or wall, not just the wet patch inside. Send us what you know — where it shows, when it happens, any previous repairs — through the enquiry form.
Can refurbishment be phased over several years?
Often it can, and it can make budgeting easier. We would agree priorities first so the most urgent areas are dealt with soonest.
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Insights
Planning guides
Talk to us about building refurbishment
Planning a new envelope, dealing with an ageing roof or weighing up Solar PV? Share what you know and we'll come back to you to talk it through.
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