Moving house is considered to be one of the most stressful things you can do. Therefore if you like where you live then why not consider improving your home and having an extension. We can accommodate all of your extension needs and requirements such as kitchen, single storey, multi storey, additional bedrooms etc.
Not only does a conservatory let in plenty of glorious sunlight, when designed correctly they can provide the ideal additional space you've been looking for. Depending on your requirements, a conservatory can offer a simple alternative to building an extension. You don't always need to obtain planning permission to build one - however this does depend on the type of your property and the type of conservatory you're looking to build.
With the skills and experience we have across our Piling and Civils divisions, we are able to fulfill all of your new project development needs from the ground up. We are able to start a project from the very first stage of the ground works, and we can see it through to the completed product.
Here at the Universal Group we have years of experience in the construction of retaining walls. They are vertical or near-vertical structures designed to retain material on one side, preventing it from collapsing or slipping or preventing erosion. They provide support to terrain that if left unsupporterd would collapse into a more natural form. The principal characteristic of a retaining wall is being able to withstand the pressure exerted by the retained material, which is usually soil. The main uses of retaining walls are to help prevent soil erosion, create usable beds out of steep terrain and to provide decorative or functional landscaping features. They may be independent structures, or may be part of a wider construction works, such as a building and can be made out of various materials.
At Universal Group we are experts in all forms of piled solutions. If trench foundations cannot reach good ground at a safe depth then piling will be used. This is where concrete piles are driven deep into the ground and then ground beams are cast across the top of all the foundation piles which in turn carries the load.
Here at Universal Developments we are bringing our commercial foundation expertise to the residential development market. The traditional foundations we use are strip foundations. This essentially is a strip excavated where all load bearing walls are to be built. These are usually 600mm wide for domestic house extensions and are a minimum of 750mm deep but can end up being a lot deeper as concrete cannot be cast until ‘good ground’ is reached. An alternative solution is a raft foundation. This is a raft of concrete poured over the entire foot print of the extension. These usually incorporate several steel mesh reinforcing sheets. The advantage of raft foundations is that it spreads the weight more evenly, so often reduces the depth and therefore amount of excavation. We will deliver the right solution for every job.
