{"id":11512,"date":"2022-10-12T15:23:33","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T14:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/british-builder.com\/?p=11512"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:40:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:40:53","slug":"franklin-court-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/british-builders.com\/?p=11512","title":{"rendered":"Franklin Court, London, Renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747182058356{padding-top: 290px !important;padding-bottom: 290px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/project_9.webp?id=20291) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"white new_title bold\">Franklin Court, London, Renovation<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746928343183{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;title-project-post&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"bm-project\" aria-label=\"Project details and client feedback\">\n<div class=\"bm-grid\">\n<article class=\"bm-card\" aria-labelledby=\"bm-title-details\">\n<div class=\"bm-figure bm-figure-mobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bm-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/project_9.webp\" alt=\"Comprehensive Residential Renovation Franklin Court, London WD6 5FN\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-card-list\">\n<h1 id=\"bm-title-details\" class=\"bm-title\">Franklin Court, London, Renovation<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"bm-list\">\n<li class=\"bm-item\">\n<div class=\"text-wrapp\"><span class=\"bm-label\">Location<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"bm-value\">Franklin Court, London<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bm-item\">\n<div class=\"text-wrapp\"><span class=\"bm-label\">Duration<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"bm-value\">83 Days<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bm-item\">\n<div class=\"text-wrapp\"><span class=\"bm-label\">Contract Value<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"bm-value\">\u00a3220 000<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bm-feedback\">\n<p class=\"bm-cap\">Client Feedback<\/p>\n<p class=\"bm-quote\">&#8220;The owners of all apartments in this residential high-rise building decided to renovate their several rooms.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"bm-figure bm-figure-desktop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bm-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/project_9.webp\" alt=\"Comprehensive Residential Renovation Franklin Court, London WD6 5FN\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758185946579{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table class=\"my_table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Location<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">Franklin Court, London WD6 5FN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Client<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">Archers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Project Manager<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">Conner Murphy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Site Supervisor<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">Pawel Zewczuk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">H&amp;S Consultant<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">Lee Burke<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Delivery Programme Period<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">83 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Contract Value<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">\u00a3220 000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Project Number<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">PRO-4963<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758185939828{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;project_feedback&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20192\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1240px; height: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/project_9.webp\" alt=\"Residential Extention London\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747146608222{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #043671 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"white\">Client Feedback<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747182118953{padding-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<em class=\"white\">\u201c\u201cThe owners of all apartments in this residential high-rise building decided to renovate their several rooms.\u201d\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<br class=\"\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; 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el_class=&#8221;project-overview-text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Full Apartment &amp; Communal Renovation \u2014 Franklin Court, London<\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h5><strong>Project Overview<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>British Builders was appointed by Archers to deliver a full refurbishment at Franklin Court, a residential high-rise in central London. The works combined essential structural repairs with a complete upgrade of communal areas and private apartments in an occupied building.<br \/>\n<br class=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Scope of Work<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Roof remediation including new insulated outlets, damp-proofing layers and PIR insulation to Bauder specification<\/li>\n<li>Replacement and upgrade of storm drains, guttering and downpipes<\/li>\n<li>Full electrical rewire to communal areas, including new LED and emergency lighting<\/li>\n<li>Installation of new fire and smoke alarm systems and compliance signage<\/li>\n<li>Redecoration of landings, staircases and corridors with durable wall finishes<\/li>\n<li>Installation of heavy-duty vinyl flooring to communal circulation areas<\/li>\n<li>Full refurbishment of individual apartments with new fitted kitchens and contemporary bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>Installation of engineered wood flooring and full internal redecoration to each flat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Challenges &amp; Solutions<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Hidden roof defects and drainage failures \u2013 Incorporated additional storm drain and waterproofing works into the programme, using Bauder-approved details to ensure long-term performance without major delays.<\/li>\n<li>Complex multi-phase works in an occupied building \u2013 Implemented a phased schedule allowing roof, communal and apartment works to run in parallel, while maintaining safe access and minimising disruption to residents.<\/li>\n<li>Tight budget and fixed completion date \u2013 Used rotating specialist teams and just-in-time material deliveries to keep productivity high, control costs and protect the client\u2019s budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Final Outcome<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The project was completed under budget and two weeks ahead of programme, delivering a watertight, energy-efficient roof and modern, robust communal areas. Individual apartments were fully upgraded to a high specification, providing residents with refreshed, comfortable homes and significantly improving the overall value and appearance of the building.<br \/>\n<br class=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Client Feedback<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\u201cBritish Builders delivered a complex, multi-phase refurbishment at Franklin Court on time, under budget and to an excellent standard. Both the communal areas and the apartments have been transformed, and disruption to residents was kept to a minimum.\u201d \u2013 Archers[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20292 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/project_9b.webp\" alt=\"bulding project\" width=\"502\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/british-builders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/project_9b.webp 502w, https:\/\/british-builders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/project_9b-300x215.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;content_surf&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Surfacing \/ Ballast (e.g. paving or pebbles)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Water Flow Reducing Layer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Inverted Roof Insulation Boards (e.g. extruded or expanded polystyrene)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Waterproofing System<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Structural Deck (e.g. concrete)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"button-inspection-section\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc7mzBoWZvFcULRiQ_wr6bSBYvSXWCVmYy6ev_DP5pJmxFTGw\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"my_but book-free-inspection\">Book Free Inspection<\/button><\/a><a href=\"\/projects\"><button class=\"my_but book-free-inspection\">See Similar Projects<\/button><\/a><\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;clients-say-slider-project&#8221; 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