Structural Alterations

At Emit Zero, we specialise in comprehensive structural alterations within residential and commercial settings, focusing on significant modifications that enhance functionality, aesthetics, and cater to specific needs. Our array of services is designed to make your home the best version of itself.

‍Our Services for Structural Alterations:

1. Load-Bearing Wall Removal:

‍Load-bearing walls play a crucial role in supporting your home's structure. Our team is equipped with the expertise to carefully remove or alter these walls, allowing us to create open-concept living spaces tailored to your preferences. This can include merging smaller rooms to create larger, more inviting living areas or seamlessly blending your kitchen and dining space. This involves strengthening or modifying internal and external frameworks to maintain the structural integrity of the property. we install steel beams, frames, timber joists, and concrete lintels to provide reliable and lasting stability. Rest assured, our work is backed by thorough structural assessments and engineering solutions, such as support beam or column installations, to ensure the stability and safety of your home.

‍2. Building Footprint Expansion:

‍Whether your vision includes an additional bedroom, a luxurious bathroom, or a functional workspace, we have the skills to seamlessly extend your home's footprint to match your requirements. Our home extension services are designed to provide the extra space you need while ensuring a harmonious integration with your existing property. Choose from a variety of extension options to enhance your living space:

• ‍Single-Storey Extension: Modern and functional, our single-storey rear extensions are a popular choice for accommodating new rooms or expanding existing ones.

• ‍Double-Storey Extension: With Emit Zero's double-storey extensions, you can expand your bedrooms, create a master suite, an en suite, or even a dressing room.

• ‍Wrap-Around Extension: Our wrap-around extensions encompass the rear and side of your property, forming an L-shaped extension to maximise available space.

• ‍Side-Return Extension: For a cost-effective option, consider a side-return extension, optimising space between your rear rooms and the boundary fence to extend your lounge or kitchen/dining room.

‍3. Loft Conversions:

‍When you require an additional bedroom, a convenient bathroom, or a practical workspace, our skilled construction team can expertly convert your loft space to meet your specific needs.Our loft conversion construction services focus on expanding your living space upwards, ensuring a seamless and structurally sound transformation that aligns with your property's layout and construction.

Choose from a variety of loft conversion options to enhance your living space:

‍• Velux Window Loft Conversion: Transform your existing loft space into a habitable area with strategically placed Velux windows, flooding the space with natural light, creating an inviting and open loft.

• Dormer Loft Conversion: For increased headroom and a more usable loft space, our dormer loft conversions provide the ideal solution, expanding both height and available floor area for versatile usage.

• Mansard Roof Loft Conversion: Opt for our mansard roof loft conversions when you seek maximum space and a substantial transformation. This comprehensive alteration of the roof structure results in a spacious, functional loft area capable of accommodating multiple rooms, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, and more.

4. Underpinning and Foundations
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Foundations are critical to the stability and safety of your property, and underpinning can address issues such as subsidence, structural movement, or poor soil conditions. Our underpinning and foundation services include:

• Foundation Strengthening: Reinforcing existing foundations to ensure long-term stability.
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• Deep Foundation Work: Providing additional support for large-scale projects or properties requiring enhanced structural capacity.

• Groundworks and Drainage: Preparing the site for further construction while managing water flow and soil stability to ensure a solid, dependable base.

‍5. Basement Construction and Conversions
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Basements are an excellent way to add functional and versatile space to your property, whether for living areas, offices, or leisure purposes. Our services include:

• New Basement Construction: Digging and building basements from scratch, either beneath existing properties or as part of a new-build development.
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• Basement Conversions: Transforming unused basements into bright, functional spaces such as living rooms, gyms, or entertainment areas.

• Waterproofing and Tanking: Protecting basements from damp and water ingress, ensuring durability and long-term usability.

At Emit Zero, we're committed to turning your residential space into the home of your dreams. Explore our services and let us bring your vision to life. Contact us today to get started on your transformative journey!

1. Load-Bearing Wall Removal:

Load-bearing walls are crucial for supporting a building's structure. Removing or altering them requires careful consideration and precise execution. This process typically involves installing steel beams, frames, timber joists, or concrete lintels to maintain structural integrity. A thorough structural assessment and appropriate engineering solutions, such as support beam or column installations, are essential to ensure stability and safety. This work can create open-plan living spaces by merging smaller rooms or blending kitchen and dining areas.

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2. Building Footprint Expansion (Extensions)

Extending a property can create additional living space. Several extension types are common:
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Single-Storey Extensions: These are often used to add new rooms or expand existing ones at ground level.

‍Double-Storey Extensions: These can provide additional bedrooms, en-suites, or other living spaces on upper floors.

‍Wrap-Around Extensions: These extend around the rear and side of a property, creating an L-shaped addition.

‍Side-Return Extensions: These utilise the space between the rear of a property and the boundary fence, often extending kitchens or living rooms.

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3. Loft Conversions

Converting a loft can create valuable additional living space. Common types include:

‍Velux Window Loft Conversions: These use roof windows to provide natural light and create a habitable space.

‍Dormer Loft Conversions:
These involve building a dormer window to increase headroom and usable floor space.

‍Mansard Roof Loft Conversions: These significantly alter the roof structure to create a substantial and spacious loft area.

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4. Underpinning And Foundations

Underpinning is used to address issues with foundations, such as subsidence or structural movement. This can involve:

‍Foundation Strengthening:
Reinforcing existing foundations.

‍Deep Foundation Work:
Providing additional support for larger projects.

‍Groundworks and Drainage:
Preparing the site and managing water flow to ensure a stable base.

5. Basement Construction And Conversions

Basements can provide valuable extra space. Services include:

New Basement Construction:
Building new basements beneath existing or new properties.

‍Basement Conversions:
Converting existing basements into usable living areas.

‍Waterproofing and Tanking:
Protecting basements from damp and water ingress.