When you use an FMB MasterBond builder, your home is in safe hands. Only experienced builders who work to professional standards and pass the pre inspections can join the FMB MasterBond Scheme.

Chris Baker, building Contractor - Domestic and Industrial building work
Only those builders and specialists who can prove their skills and good business standing are accepted as members of the Federation of Master Builders.
 
 
Extension: Portway Didcot

Portway house before extension

Before extension

bungalow finished

Extension complete

Gable end finished

Extension complete

Objective: Side Extension 4M X 10 M converting a 2 bed bungalow into a 4 double bed with on-suite bathroom. Also Creating a hallway with staircase leading to 2 of the bedrooms and bathroom.

Method: Construction using conventional matching building materials according to the building regulations of 2006 (time of the build). All work and project managed by Chris Baker Builders.

Phase 1 - Sewage, domestic services, prepare footings, over site, and damp course level - 2 weeks

footings
footings

Phase 2 - Complete up to plate height - 2 to 3 weeks

plate height
Before rafters
Rafters
 

Phase 3 - Gable end brickwork, Felt batten tile and ridge the roof, sofits and fascia - 9 days

Gable end
Gable End
Felt and Tile
 

Phase 4 - First and Second fix electrical - 3 days. Plumbing - 3 days. Plastering - 3 weeks. Carpentry - 2 weeks

Electrical fixing and plumbing
Plastering
Stairs and Stair Rail
 

 

Phase 5 - Complete kitchen, dining room and finishing off - 3 to 4 days

Kitchen before fitting

Dining room