Barn Conversion near Woodbridge Restoration and conversion of neglected barn. Stabalize structure, excavate to create headroom, complete build. With parts dating back to the 16th Century, this barn was in a very sorry state when Stowe was commissioned to transform it into a modern family home. We had to clear the site and stabilize the structure before excavating approximately 1m to create headroom for the 1st-floor accommodation. Wings were added at either end to accommodate a double bedroom, a kitchen, and a utility room. A glazed gallery landing and two bedrooms with en-suites were supported by a discrete steel frame. Many original timbers were retained and add considerable character to what is essentially a new home built to modern environmental standards with cozy underfloor heating supplied by an air-source heat pump. Taking the plunge to convert this traditional Suffolk barn into a modern home was a huge undertaking to us both having never ever done anything so mad before in our lives. It was important to us that we had building contractors who would fall in love with the barn and its location as much as we had and who would be passionate about creating a modern yet characterful home using their experience and dedicated expertise. Nothing was ever too much trouble for unflappable Andrew Stowe, and Eve Fellingham (Andrew’s amazing quantity surveyor) made sure the costs didn’t run away with themselves keeping us up to date with spending on a regular basis. Once the project started it was clear that Stowe’s team of incredibly talented tradesmen were just as keen as us to see the project through to completion and we were not disappointed with the result. Despite the Covid pandemic the project finished ahead of schedule too. We would not hesitate in recommending Stowe to others and would definitely use them again. Zoë Bellfield We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More

Primary School refreshed Redecoration of the interior, asbestos removal and replacement of tiled roof. Bealings Primary School in Suffolk has received a fresh lease of life with interior redecoration and a new roof. Working on behalf of Suffolk County Council under the direction of Concertus as part of the Suffolk Framework, Stowe Building Contractors worked through the holidays to remove the old roof and make a new one. Encountering asbestos in the old roof threatened to delay the programme but our team worked hard to make sure that children were able to return to the school when the new term started. The largely open-plan layout can make the main rooms of the school vulnerable to excessive noise so while the scaffold was in place for the redecoration, we installed acoustic baffling to the ceiling which has made a big difference. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More