Restoration & Refurbishment
Covering all aspects of construction, restoration and refurbishment works, we pride ourselves in providing a professional, honest and competitive service to each individual client, regardless of the size, duration or value of their scheme.
GEM deliver full project and site management for every restoration, refurbishment and renovation project.
We employ a structured approach to all building works, as well as leaving an excellent finish, enabling us to offer the client an exceptional building service.
As well as the specific areas of restoration and refurbishment we are also able to provide a high number of specialist works and services, these include:
• Audio visuals and acoustics
• Air conditioning and ground source heat services
• Lift/elevator services
• Leisure equipment installations including gymnasiums and swimming pools
Example Projects
Scheme – The Former Purey Cust Nursing Home, York
Works Start Date - TBC
Description:
In January this year, a locally based syndicate group, YORK YO1 Property LLP, acquired The Former Purey Cust building and site which is situated in one of Yorks most prestigious and sought after locations.
Planning for this scheme was granted in March 2011 and phase 1 of this exciting construction project is due to commence in early August of this year.
For further information about this exciting development please follow the link http://www.thepureycust.co.uk/ which will take you directly to The Purey Cust website.
SCHEME – Clifton Park Chapel, Shipton Road, York
Works Completed – 2010
Description of works:
Conversion of existing 19th Century Chapel into a HTM compliant Private Medical practice.
Works included within the scheme:
· Construction of stud partitions to form individual treatment and consultation rooms
· Re-roofing of the existing slate roof
· Installation of ground to first floor lift and associated works
· Full mechanical and electrical works to meet HTM regulations
· Full internal and external decoration works
SCHEME – The Biltmore Bar & Grill, 29 Swinegate, York
Works Completed – 2006
Description of works:
Conversion of the former Elim Pentecostal Church into a fashionable and stylish bar and restaurant within city centre location.
Works included within the scheme:
· Installation of chrome, glass and onyx back lit bar, dining booths
· Mezzanine floor with second bar
· Installation of WCs
· Full refurbishment
· Outside area
SCHEME – Blake Street, Blake Mews, York
Works Completed – 2007
Description of works:
Conversion and new build of Grade ll Listed property to form mixed use development comprising of two retail units, two bespoke apartments and two high end town houses within city centre location.
Works included within the scheme:
• Installation of Green Sedum roof
• Air source heat pumps to provide underfloor heating and cooling
• Full internal and external works and decorations
• Full refurbishment
• Hard landscaping
SCHEME – Duncombe Place, York
Works Completed – 2006
Description of works:
Conversion of Grade ll Listed former probate office into three high end city centre apartments and one prestigious town house.
Works included within the scheme:
· Sympathetic restoration of the existing fabric of the building
· Internal and external decorations
· Full mechanical and electrical works
· High end fit out of kitchens, en-suites and bathrooms
SCHEME - Bishop Monkton, Nr. Ripon, North Yorkshire
Works Completed – 2007
Description of works:
Conversion of derelict buildings to form two traditional cottage dwellings.
Works included within the scheme:
• Full re-roof
• Timber treatments and repairs and damp proofing
• Full internal and external decorations
• Landscaping
• New manufactured joinery throughout
SCHEME – Lendal Hill House & Whistler House, Lendal, York
Works Completed – 2006
Description of works:
Conversion of existing Grade ll Listed building into two prestigious residential dwellings.
Works included within the scheme:
· Complete internal refit
· Modernization of the buildings
· Flood defence works
· External improvements
