JDL Construction is a well-established Hertfordshire-based building service; specialising in Commercial and Domestic construction. Operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and London, the team at JDL have built an enviable reputation based on a quality, proactive and reliable service. …
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Single Storey Rear Extension, Hitchin, Herts
Mr and Mrs Murphy required additional space to create a downstairs WC and dining room. JDL were instructed to carry out the works and completed them on time and on budget. …
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Mr and Mrs Murphy required additional space to create a downstairs WC and dining room. JDL were instructed to carry out the works and completed them on time and on budget.
The clients were over the moon with the finished product and had the following comments about JDL "Jamie and his team were great to deal with from start to finish. Jamie was easy to deal with and had excellent communication skills from initial meeting through to completion. the site teams were reliable, friendly and punctual and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended"
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Listed Building Repairs - Hitchin, Herts
On behalf of our clients, JDL were instructed to carry out the essential repairs to a listed property in Hitchin, Herts. Being a listed property, all materials had to match …
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On behalf of our clients, JDL were instructed to carry out the essential repairs to a listed property in Hitchin, Herts.
Being a listed property, all materials had to match original as close as possible. Works included
- Making safe the original wall with temporary props.- Removing the brickwork and rotten timber beams. Replacement brickwork and new oak beams connected with existing.- New oak sole and roof beams, new floor joists and replacement flooring.- New plastering with lime and horsehair plaster. Ceiling replaced using oak laths and 3 coat lime plaster.- Decoration throughout.
Being a first floor flat above a busy beauty salon, the works had to be carefully planned and executed liaising with all clients and tenants through the complete process.
A tough but very successful project completed. A full testament to the hard working team that we have.
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Garage Conversion - Hitchin
The brief from our client was to turn the wasted garage space into a new therapy room. The client needed a quick turn around to keep her customers happy, and we were happy to …
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The brief from our client was to turn the wasted garage space into a new therapy room. The client needed a quick turn around to keep her customers happy, and we were happy to help.
Due to the time issue, we provided the quotation the same day and enabled on site within 2 weeks. Completing on time and on budget, the client was able to keep her business running with no delay.
Once completed, the customer was quick to present us with the following testimonial "From iniatl meet and quotation, nothing was too much trouble for Jamie and his team. They were quick to start on site and all works ran to the programme that was provided. The finishes were excellent and we are delighted with the way the project has turned out"
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Single Storey Rear Extension
After a long and painful planning process for the client, they were finally given the go ahead to create the extra space for the kitchen and living areas they had always …
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After a long and painful planning process for the client, they were finally given the go ahead to create the extra space for the kitchen and living areas they had always wanted.
A large L shaped extension with a pitched roof, 4 x Velux windows, 2 sets of Bi-folding doors and a modern fit out has created an excellent living space for all the family to enjoy.
If you would like to view this property or any of our finished projects, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to do so.
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WC Refurbishment - Hitchin, Hertfordshire
As part of our continued partnership with local property devlopers, here we refurbished both male and female WC's in a 1900's building in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. As with all …
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As part of our continued partnership with local property devlopers, here we refurbished both male and female WC's in a 1900's building in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
As with all old buildings, this project came with many issues previously covered including poor electrics, damp walls and broken drainage. Managing and carrying the complete project, JDL carried out the following works
- Full strip out of both male and female toilet blocks.
- Complete new drainage systems connected into the main sewers
- Removal of damp plaster and re plastered with new waterproof render
- Installation of new modern toilets and basins.
- Tiled throughout
- New LED lighting, storage heaters and timer switches.
- Full decoration
- Full steam clean
Returning customers form over 75% of our workload so we are delighted to keep our partnerships with these clients.
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New Build - Stevenage
JDL were awared the contract from a local property developer to build a new 2 bedrrom property to the side of an existing house. The house was designed to give open plan …
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JDL were awared the contract from a local property developer to build a new 2 bedrrom property to the side of an existing house. The house was designed to give open plan living and kitchen space to maximise the use, as weel as 2 bedrooms and a bathroom up stairs.
The property was built in difficult conditions but was completed on time and on budget. We continue to work alongside the devlopers. over 75% of our work is either repeat business or client referals, a testiment to the quality and level of service that we provide.
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Double Storey Rear and Single Storey Front Extensions
For this project we were employed to build the shell only. The works we carried out to this property included - Ground works including all foundations, drainage and blovk …
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For this project we were employed to build the shell only.
The works we carried out to this property included
- Ground works including all foundations, drainage and blovk and beam floors.
- Brickwork and Blockwork
- All first fix carpentry including floor joists and roof construction
- Roof coverings and GRP box gutter
- Supplied and installed all Upvc windows and doors as well as the aluminum Bi-Folding doors.
- Structural works and steels
As well as a full project management service we also carry projects to complete the shell only. This gives the clients a lot more freedom and time to creat their perfect home with a fit out to suit them.
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Emergency Brickwork Repair - Letchworth Garden City
JDL, on behalf of our clients LGC Heritage Foundation and Rapleys LLP, were instructed to carry out the emergency repairs to this boundary wall in Letchworth Garden City, …
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JDL, on behalf of our clients LGC Heritage Foundation and Rapleys LLP, were instructed to carry out the emergency repairs to this boundary wall in Letchworth Garden City, Herts.
The existing wall, leaning over by 200mm was in a dangerous state and needed urgent attention.
Within just 7 days, our in house contractors completely removed and disposed of the existing wall, excavated and concreted a new foundation and rebuilt the 1900 brick wall. The wall was built using English bond, and built using red engineering bricks making it solid and protected from the elements.
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Commercial Warehouse Refurbishment - Letchworth Garden City
As well as our domestic projects, JDL carry out many commercial projects for local surveyors and foundations. On behalf of Rapleys LLP and Letchworth Garden City Heritage …
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As well as our domestic projects, JDL carry out many commercial projects for local surveyors and foundations. On behalf of Rapleys LLP and Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, this unit was left in a terrible state by the previous tennants.
Applying a quick lead in time and 4 weeks on site, this project was turned around in time for the new tennants to move in to keep business flowing.
- Full strip out of existing services, kitchenette and WC
- Replacement of GRP rooflights and liquid coating of the gutters.
- New WC and washroom
- LED lighting replacement
- Full decoration
- 2 coat epoxy resin floor paint.
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Extension and Landscaping - Welwyn Garden City
JDL were awarded the contract to carry out the small extension and landscaping works on behalf of charity based Alice Coralie Glyn Homes. The internal refurbishment …
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JDL were awarded the contract to carry out the small extension and landscaping works on behalf of charity based Alice Coralie Glyn Homes.
The internal refurbishment consisted of removing the existing window to form new french doors, adding new electrical points and lights, extending the main bedroom and full decoration throughout.
Externally, removal of the trees and bushes made way for a new brick built planter, raised patio area and new steps that lead to the lower patio area. Difficult access and elderly neighbours meant we had to manage this project carefully to cause minimul disruption which was acheived.
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New 1 Bed Property
This home owner was lucky enough to have some spave to the side of his property, to which we used to its full potential.
This one bedroom property is an excellent example of what you can do with you spare garden!
Single and Double storey extension, Stevenage
We have taken this 3 bedroom link detached and created a 4 bedroom link detached, providing an en suite bathroom to the master bedroom, additional bathroom, ground floor play room, utility room and kitcehn / diner.
Single and Double storey extension, Stevenage
A complete reovation to this property included a single storey front extension, providing a downstairs WC and showe room, and the double storey side extension providing 2 extra bedrooms for this families growing family.
