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28th Jan 2010
Mini photo of Tiny image of chimney stack

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Rebuilding a decayed chimney stack in Sheffield

This customer's chimney stack was leaning over and was becoming precariously close to falling down. Further investigation showed that the mitt-feather (the wall in the middle of the stack that separates two chimneys) had fallen ...

2nd Nov 2009
Mini photo of Tiny image of porch extension

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Porch extension in Sheffield

Porch extension constructed in English bricks to match the existing house. The porch is built off the existing kitchen for the sole purpose of a cloakroom as the kitchen had been used as a dumping ...

10th Oct 2009
Mini photo of rear extension

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Two storey side extension including garage, combined with single storey rear extension

This property was purchased recently but in need of quite a lot of refurbishment. The owners made the decision to move into rented accommodation and undertake massive alterations to the property. Due to its position ...

20th Jul 2009
Mini photo of bespoke staircase

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Bespoke joinery work in constructing a staircase in Sheffield

Custom made bespoke oak staircase fitted on site in Killamarsh by joiners. All spindles handrails and stringers made of solid oak with mule posts stretching from the hallway up to the large landing area. The ...

12th Jun 2009
Mini photo of Completed custom bar

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Bespoke joinery work in Sheffield building a custom bar

Commissioned to carry out a bespoke joinery work in constructing a solid oak bar for a family games room in Killamarsh Sheffield. What made the particular project all the more challenging for the joiner who ...

16th Apr 2009
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Plastering in Barlborough near Chesterfield

Called to examine substandard plastering to lounge in Barlborough near Chesterfield. Due to the age of the property plaster had blown in areas. Our solution to the problem was to remove old plaster to approximately ...

4th Feb 2009
Mini photo of wall

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Sub-contracted for bricklaying and block paving work in Sheffield City Center

Commenced construction on a radius wall in Sheffield Town centre July 2009. The boundary wall completed was approximately 18 metres long. For strength and because of the length was built as two 100mm walls tied ...

31st Jan 2009
Miniture image of Squirrel Construction Limited Logo

News of website launch

Not only have we finally got our very own website, we also now have a new company logo.


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Photos recently added

Screed sand compressed and levelled ready for block paving to be laid
Patio area approximately 30msq laid using 50mm pacers
Strip foundation ready for block and beam floor with a red rustic splash course
Foundation of a squint block formed in 7newton trench blocks, incorporating a splash course up to dpc of stone.squint bay and internal Walls constructed to site drawings
90degree bend drainage fitting connected to main drainage pipe in order to return a corner of a building. (a rodding eye must be fitted within 3m of corner due to the unfortunate event of a blockage occurring)
Near completed path to rear of property. Remaining blocks marked then cut using either a block cutter or stihl saw
Construction of a row of 4 terraced properties
Squint wall formed to determine boundary of property. Squints are used mainly where a 90degree return is too severe
A pair of semi-detached houses, being of different heights. commonly known as a jump block


Tags (Location)

Sheffield, S21, Killamarsh, Barlborough, S43, Chesterfield, S1, City center

Tags (Job carried out)

Walls, Bespoke joinery, Bar, Games room, Block paving, Office, Steps, House extension, Walls

Tags (Skillset)

Bricklaying, Plastering, Woodwork, Block paver

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10th Oct 2009
Mini photo of rear extension

6 photos

Two storey side extension including garage, combined with single storey rear extension

This property was purchased recently but in need of quite a lot of refurbishment. The owners made the decision to move into rented accommodation and undertake massive alterations to the property. Due to its position ...





 
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