A painstaking renovation project to replace the windows in four listed homes in Kilmersdon, Somerset is under way.
The homes in Church Street, which are almost 200 years old, are all getting new windows and doors but because of their listed status, specialist contractors have been called in.
“The homes are also in a conservation area and we've had to get plans approved, which means hand-built windows and doors,” said Maintenance Manager Darrel Smith. “We have been working closely with 3 Solutions, Tekton Bespoke and Curtisan Carpentry, along with our architects PKA.
“It's quite complex and expensive because they buildings are all stone with stone mullions and they have to be treated with the greatest respect, both internally and externally, during the installation process.”
The project has taken eight weeks to complete the fitting of two houses, with another eight weeks scheduled to fit the other two.
“They are looking really good and the contractors have done an excellent job so far,” said Darrel. “I’m looking forward to seeing them all finished.”
almost 200 years old