A S Baker Carpentry & Building LTD offers a complete construction & design service across Somerset. We are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of craftsmanship across all trades to bring our clients dreams to fruition. A business built on several generations in the industry we are …
A client we had previously worked for approached us to improve the living & kitchen area to the rear of their home in Cheddar to accommodate a growing family. Working closely …Read more
A client we had previously worked for approached us to improve the living & kitchen area to the rear of their home in Cheddar to accommodate a growing family. Working closely with our client we proposed a single storey extension & removal of the rear wall of the house & an internal wall to create a large open plan kitchen, dining & living room
Works Included: The building of a single storey faced brick extension; with structural openings to create open-plan kitchen, living & dining room Design & build of a feature fireplace including supply, installation & commission of log burner Organisation of electric meter relocation with Western Power Distribution Supply & installation of replacement boiler to be incorporated within kitchen units Kitchen installation with solid walnut work surfaces Full house uPVC window replacement Rewire full house to remove surface cables; replace all frontals for brushed metal & repair of plastering on completion Widening existing front door opening to incorporate replacement composite door with side lights All works were completed on schedule within 7 weeks of starting the project in early April 2019 'Thank you soooooo much to you and the team for our new family room. Such a difference from the cramped and unusable space before. It's better than we could have hoped for, a real WOW space. The rest of the house looks more modern now to with our great new windows and front door. Its been an absolute pleasure having you all here. Such a professional, considerate and friendly bunch. Vinny misses you all. Can’t thank you enough. Until the next project…. ??' Lauren, June 2019
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Shepton Mallet Extension, November 2019
A substantial two-storey extension to a listed manor house. The site was on a hillside with restricted access & extensive groundworks required before building began. We were …Read more
A substantial two-storey extension to a listed manor house. The site was on a hillside with restricted access & extensive groundworks required before building began. We were proud to be nominated for the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2020 in three categories including 'Best Extension' Our brief was to create a modern timber-framed building with high energy performance - but sympathetic to the buildings heritage
Works Included: Demolition of existing buildings Excavation in excess of 500 tonnes - all retained for landscaping Repairs to existing listed building Provision of utilities Two-storey timber framed extension - incorporating steel-frame elements Supply & installation of hardwood joinery - including feature link to existing house Installation of hot water & heating to meet demand of enlarged home Supply & installation of stone archway with arched doors Supply & installation of three bathrooms Landscaping including terracing with gabions - to create lawn & parking area Works were completed on schedule November 2019 'We’ve all seen the design & building programmes on TVLots of problems, big fall outs etc .Yes there were problems, but nothing that Ashley & his great team couldn’t sort out.And no fall outs, which when you spend 7 months having the builders in must be fairly rare! I have nothing but praise for Ashley & the team, they seem to be able to tackle anything that is thrown at them & I would highly recommend A.S. Baker for any project you may have, big or small!' Alan, April 2020
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ASHCOTT EXTENSION, MARCH 2019
We were approached by our client to construct a substantial single-storey extension from drawings that they had already obtained. Our brief was to create a striking spacious …Read more
We were approached by our client to construct a substantial single-storey extension from drawings that they had already obtained. Our brief was to create a striking spacious study & meeting room; combining a renewed home entrance to replace an existing porch & front door; with a patio area for the whole family to enjoy. The works were unavoidably across the main access to our clients home - so our teams considerate & meticulously tidy work practises were essential to maintain safe access to the home for the duration of the project...
Works Included: Demolition of the existing porch Construction of a single-storey timber framed extension with Design & build of feature fireplace & custom wood store from reclaimed timber Installation & commission of log burner by our HETAS approved sub-contractor Decoration of extension Supply & installation of LVT flooring throughout to run seamlessly into the existing flooring Patio & landscaping All works were completed on schedule (including external landscaping) within 9 weeks of starting the project at the end of March 2019
'Top notch very professional crew - can't fault the work they did for me - 100 sqm extension came in bang on time and bang on budget Cost me a fortune in biscuits but oh so well worth it!' Steve, August 2019
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STAPLE FITZPAINE RENOVATION, AUGUST 2018
Our clients approached us for the complete renovation of their cottage - to create a modern family home, whilst retaining the features of this quirky cottage Works …Read more
Our clients approached us for the complete renovation of their cottage - to create a modern family home, whilst retaining the features of this quirky cottage
Works Included: Garden clearance; removal of outbuildings & excavation of driveway to provide enlarged parking area & installation of perimeter fencing Remodel of first-floor layout to incorporate a wet-room Damp treatment Install new water main to the property Re-wire full property Install modern heating system & provide buried LPG tank to garden to supply new boiler Re-plaster full property Renovation of existing fireplace - including installation of flue liner & renovation of existing burner before recommission by our HETAS approved sub-contractor Supply & installation of wet-room & separate family bathroom Supply & installation of modern kitchen with oak worksurfaces Design, supply & installation of bespoke built-in living room & bedroom furniture Tile full ground floor with natural slate Full decoration - including sanding & sealing existing floorboards to first-floor Works were completed on schedule in September 2018 - with 3 months spent on-site by the team... 'Ash and his team are incredible builders who have completely renovated our home. As we were living some distance away Ashley project managed every aspect of the build. They work to an incredibly high standard, are tidy, organised, clean, really hard working and friendly. Our home looks so beautiful & I cannot thank them enough. I would recommend them to anyone who needs a great builder' Addie, September 2018
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CURLAND CONVERSION, MAY 2018
We were approached by our clients to renovate existing attached agricultural outbuildings & to incorporate this area into the existing cottage Works Included: Design of …Read more
We were approached by our clients to renovate existing attached agricultural outbuildings & to incorporate this area into the existing cottage
Works Included: Design of remodelled agricultural buildings Design & implication of structural opening into existing cottage Conversion of agricultural buildings into habitable space & division into kitchen, wet-room, utility room & outside toilet Supply & installation of new oil tank & oil fired boiler Design, supply & installation of piped underfloor heating system Damp treatment through existing living room Renovation of existing stone wall & repointing with lime putty as feature wall Design & installation of full wet-room Design & installation of kitchen with quartz worksurfaces Supply & installation of natural stone tiles throughout the conversion The conversion was completed on schedule in the summer of 2018 - before returning at a later date to install the luxurious kitchen & utility room in time for Christmas! 'We finally have our outbuildings remodelled into a beautiful living space.All credit for this beautiful transformation must go to Ashley and his band of happy workers.From the first to last day Ash and all his staff have been professional, approachable and proud of their work. Always tidy and clearing away at the end of each day.A pleasure to have around and sad now they have finished but will save a bit of money on tea bags!' Nicola, September 2018
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We’ve all seen the design & building programmes on TV
Lots of problems along the way, big fall outs with the builders etc .
Yes there were problems, but nothing that Ashley & his great team of guys couldn’t sort out.
And no big fall outs, which when you spend 7 months having the builders in must be fairly rare!
My project was a very large extension, including bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms,
Complicated heating & plumbing requirements & miles of wiring to be joined on to existing house.
Lots of joinery, a staircase, oak & stone floors, retaining garden walls the list went on!
From day one of watching a very nasty extension being demolished, on to digging through unexpected layers of stone to the final days & finishing touches the whole project was handled in a very professional way!
I have nothing but praise for Ashley & the team, between them, they seem to be able to tackle anything that is thrown at them & would highly recommend A.S Baker for any project you may have in mind, big or small!
Alan
Somerset
Apr 2020
Thank you soooooo much to you and the team for our new family room. Such a difference from the cramped and unusable space before.Its better than we could have hoped for, a real WOW space. The rest of the house looks more modern now to with our great new windows and front door. Its been an absolute pleasure having you all here. Such a professional, considerate and friendly bunch. Vinny misses you all. Can’t thank you enough. Until the next project.
L
Somerset
Nov 2019
This is the first time we have used A S Baker and we have not been disappointed. Ashley and his team are sympathetic to the needs of an old property and highly professional both in manner and work ethic. We are thrilled with the work they have done in restoring our inglenook fireplace and dresser shelving work. We very much look forward to future projects we have booked with them. Thank you Ashley, Nick, Ed, Gareth and Will.
R
Somerset
Nov 2019
Redwood Joinery Ltd have dealt with Ashley and his company for many years now across a number of different projects. Ashley is very knowledgeable and always does a fantastic job. We would highly recommend him to any of our clients who are in the need of the services he offers
P
Somerset
Nov 2019
We finally have our outbuildings remodelled into a beautiful living space.
All credit for this beautiful transformation must go to Ashley and his band of happy workers.
From the first to last day Ash and all his staff have been professional, approachable and proud of their work. Always tidy and clearing away at the end of each day.
A pleasure to have around and sad now they have finished.
