Soil Testing

Started June '19 Completed June '19

In accordance with UK Law, the team will make sure the soil meets UK standards and is free from toxins.

Site Levelling

Started June '19 Completed June '19

Using sophisticated equipment, the engineers will ensure all measurements are accurate. In particular, the heights must be correct in relation to each other.

Site Clearing

Started June '19 Completed June '19

Removing any unwanted debris.

Pile Foundations

Started June '19 Completed June '19

This term refers to driving strong cylinders of concrete deep into the ground. These 'piles' will help support the buildings above.

Concrete Groundfloor Slabs

Started July '19 Completed July '19

Reinforced by steel, this poured concrete layer will be between 100 and 500mm thick.

With solid ground beneath their feet, the Ravensbury Team is now ready for stage two: The Brickwork.

Raising the scaffold and first-floor brickwork

Started August '19 Completed August '19

Taking great care, the team will build a temporary framework in order to complete the brickwork from the ground to the first floor and above.

Flooring

Started September '19 Completed September '19

Once the walls are complete, the next stage is adding the flooring.

First to second floor

Started September '19 Completed September '19

Once the floor is complete, the team can repeat stage one. This time moving from the first to the second floor.

Brickwork to the wall plate

Started October '19 Completed October '19

The wall plate is a horizontal, timber support which helps strengthen exterior walls. The team will now position the wall plate so bricks can be laid beyond the ground floor.

With the brickwork and flooring complete, the next step is the roof work.

Install roof trusses

Started October '19 Completed October '19

Roof trusses transfer weight from one area to another. These are the diagonal beams you might see in an old barn.

Complete gable walls

Started October '19 Completed October '19

Gable walls are the small triangular walls at each end of the roof. Together with the trusses, they help distribute the weight of the roof evenly throughout the building.

Roof tiles

Started October '19 Completed October '19

Tiling the roof is a major milestone in the project. It is the roof tiles and windows which make the structure weather and waterproof.

Fitting the windows

Started October '19 Completed October '19

Once the build is watertight, the team can begin fitting the specialist windows.

Installing the solar panels

Started October '19 Completed October '19

Solar PV panels will be installed as a source of renewable energy for residents.

Once these critical steps are complete, the focus can shift from the exterior to the interior of the building. This is the final phase before we move on to Stage Four: The Internal Fit-Out.

Stairs

Started November '19 Completed November '19

Skilled workers will arrive to fit and add fixtures, but they'll need stairs to get that plan off the ground floor.

Screed

Started November '19 Completed November '19

During this step, a concrete finisher performs a process called screeding. This is cutting off excess wet concrete to bring the top surface of a slab to the proper grade and smoothness.

The first fix

Started November '19 Completed November '19

Now that the house has a structure, workers will install the essential components to make it a home. This includes the electrics, plumbing and ventilation. Part of the first fix is the installation of cables, wires, pipes and other hidden fixtures.

Closing up the walls and dry lining

Started November '19 Completed November '19

Before the second fix, plasterers will carefully close up and finish the interior walls.

The first coat of paint

Started December '19 Completed December '19

Now that the plaster is dry and much of the internal work has been done, the decorators will apply the first coats of paint.

Kitchen Installation

Started February '20 Completed June '20

During this process, the team will install the kitchens and internal doors, skirtings and architraves

The second fix

Started January '20 Completed June '20

As soon as the plasterers and carpenters have completed the dry lining, the skilled workers will return to convert wires into sockets, and pipes into taps.

Wall tiling

Started February '20 Completed April '20

Tiles will be added to the kitchen and bathroom walls.