The Client
City living can be decidedly short on lush, green expansive spaces – it’s then not surprising that Londoners go to pain staking lengths to maximise the outdoor space that they do have.
It’s fair to say that we’ve met many clients who’ve sometimes requested projects that were out of the ordinary – nevertheless I’d soon meet one client who approached us with something we’d never come across before – the challenge of repointing a beautiful Victorian terrace… that would soon overlook Camberwell’s only back garden jungle.
The Brief
The urban jungle project ran alongside extensive restoration to the property – both internally and externally; floors were removed, a basement was created and period features were meretriciously restored.
Owner Greg Smith approached London Repointing and Restoration to repoint the external walls of his property – a project we took on with fascination as to just what had been achieved by the point of our involvement. The repointing involved a team of 3 men for a total of 5 weeks and today the project, and London Repointing and Restoration, have been mentioned in an article in the Evening Standard.
The Results
Based in Camberwell, SE5, the client’s gracious Victorian Terrace served as an unlikely place for such a back garden. And as you can see for yourself – the results are breath-taking, going to show that client creativity and fortitude, can create something truly amazing. We’re proud to have worked alongside other contractors for this project, such as architects, builders and even fireplace specialists. Now, owner Greg says that he’s opened up his garden for the National Garden Scheme, in a bid to raise money for charity. And it seems that passers-by are equally as impressed (if perhaps, a little too curious)…
“People come to visit the garden but I found one couple having a look round inside, even though they’re not supposed to.”
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Whether repointing a Victorian Terrace beside a jungle or formal garden, we consistently aim for, and achieve, outstanding results. Feel free to get in touch with us – London Repointing and Restoration – You can call us on 0208 306 8233 or email us on info@londonrepointingandrestorationltd.co.uk.