Building Enterprise
Business Partner.
Building Enterprise
Business Partner.
Comprehensive Refurbishing in Guéthary. Basque Coast.
This is a single-storey house located near Hendaye beach, in a building that is over 60 years old.
It has a surface area of 100 m² plus a loft/mezzanine of another 50 m².
No renovation work had ever been carried out.
Everything is old, there is no comfort, the level of soundproofing is minimal, the pipes are very old, the electric water heater is in very poor condition, the toilets and bathroom are in a terrible state of hygiene, the electrical installation is obsolete and dangerous as it does not comply with current regulations and the electrical panel does not have a residual current device to protect people, nor does it have any thermal magnetic circuit breakers to protect the electrical installations and appliances. The kitchen has been destroyed by decades of use, the paint is now a colour that is difficult to identify, the doors do not close properly, the windows are made of wood with single glazing and no insulation, which allows noise and air from outside to enter the property with ease, disturbing the harmony.
The new owner, who lives in Paris, contacted us because he found our website www.arizagacr.com and, after seeing the type of work we do, decided to get in touch. He was looking for a reputable company that could guarantee professional work and take care of everything, as he was unable to do so himself due to the distance.
We present you with a detailed quote, in which we propose a set of ideas with the aim of optimising the space, improving the thermal insulation of your flat and increasing its value.
The entire floor is completely moth-eaten and very poorly insulated. For this reason, we propose that the client remove all the wood and install asphalt fabric to protect the house against damp and improve thermal insulation.
We advised joining the current toilet and bathroom, as the toilet has a ventilation window that opens onto the bathroom instead of the outside. We also recommended replacing the bathtub with a granite shower tray and installing a wall-mounted toilet.
After analysing and raising some questions, the client accepted the proposals presented and gave us their approval.
Subsequently, once the quote was accepted and the contract signed, we began the comprehensive renovation work, which we detail below.
Demolition
Demolition, rubble removal, transport and recycling fees.
Demolition of all wooden flooring.
Demolition of kitchen and entrance walls. Furniture, appliances and cupboards.
Demolition of toilet and bathroom, cupboards, some walls and all doors.
Complete removal of flooring, skirting boards, etc.
Transport to the recycling point and payment of waste recycling fees.
Bricklaying.
After removing all the flooring, we proceed to protect the floor against moisture using liquid tar. We then install asphalt fabric to ensure the floor is waterproof.
Once the asphalt fabric has been installed, we proceed to pour an 8 cm thick layer of concrete.
We lay porcelain tiles on the concrete and grout them. We install the skirting boards.
We rebuild the bathroom, fitting it with a toilet, shower and double sink on a custom-made teak wood base. The teak base sits on eight steel plates that have been anchored to the concrete floor and brick wall.
In order to make the most of the bathroom space, we have installed a sliding door with a latch.
We built a 10 cm thick brick partition wall up to a height of 1.30 m for the new shower in the bathroom, as well as a wall up to the ceiling using the same type of bricks to separate the shower from the space where the wall-hung toilet will be installed.
We installed a granite shower tray and a 5+5 mm laminated glass screen.
We laid porcelain tiles and wall tiles.
We rebuilt the kitchen, completely changing its layout, after joining the space occupied by the old kitchen and what was previously used as a pantry.
We changed the location of the gas boiler. We installed it in the partition wall of the old pantry, making a hole in the wall to install the pipe for the smoke outlet. We also laid new copper pipes to feed the boiler and from there the hot water pipes to feed the radiators, the shower and sink in the bathroom and the taps in the kitchen.
Note: The tiles, washbasin, wall-mounted toilet, granite shower tray, shower column and tap were purchased by the client from specialist retailers.
Note: 60 x 60 cm floor tiles and 60 x 60 cm wall tiles are installed.
Plumbing.
We replace the old supply pipes for all the radiators, installing new copper pipes.
We dismantle all the cast iron radiators in the house and pressure wash them to remove all internal residue.
We drill the bathroom wall facing the kitchen to install the new drain for the wall-mounted toilet in the bathroom, using 110 mm diameter PVC pipes.
We install drains for the new shower and washbasin in the new bathroom, using 50 mm diameter PVC pipes.
Installation of new copper pipes for the supply of domestic water (cold and hot water) for the washbasin and shower - located in the bathroom - and cold water for the washing machine.
Kitchen: Change the location of the sink. Install a new sink. Install new copper pipes for the domestic water supply (cold and hot water) for the sink and cold water for the dishwasher.
Install drainage pipes for the sink, washing machine and dishwasher using 50 mm diameter PVC pipes.
Installation of sanitary ware (installation of a granite shower tray, Grohe shower column, 1 custom-made double washbasin in teak, 21 Geberit wall-hung toilet, etc.).
Supply and installation of a custom-made 5+5 mm safety glass screen for the shower.
Note: The sanitary ware was purchased directly by the client.
Electricity.
The electrical installation is obsolete and dangerous because it does not comply with current regulations.
The electrical panel does not even have a residual current device, which cuts off the power if there is a difference in the intensity (measured in amps) of the current entering and leaving the home. The residual current device opens and its function is to protect people.
This electrical panel also does not have circuit breakers, which cut off the power either because a particular circuit is overloaded or because there is a short circuit in the installation. The circuit breaker opens and its function is to protect the electrical installation of the home and electrical appliances.
With regard to the new electrical installation, we begin by installing new corrugated conduit throughout the house (a separate line for each service, whether for lighting, general sockets, oven, washing machine, etc.), embedded in the walls and hidden in the false ceiling.
We never reuse old conduits (sometimes made of lead) because we cannot guarantee their condition or thickness, nor can we guarantee that the cable will not break, tear or be damaged when inserted into the old conduits.
We then insert the cable, with different sections depending on its destination (lighting, oven, etc.).
With regard to the electrical panel, we install a new one with a residual current device (to protect people's lives) and separate circuit breakers (to protect the electrical installation and electrical appliances) for each service, in accordance with current regulations.
Telecommunications panel.
In addition, we install a telecommunications panel that consists of placing an internet socket in each room and centralising them in a single panel. The antenna cable is also centralised in this same panel. This facilitates any possible changes of operator and avoids loose or overlapping cables on the motherboard, etc.
- Kitchen: installation of sockets for the hob, oven and washing machine. One line for each device.
- Kitchen: installation of 8 sockets, 1 switch and 2 light points.
- Bathroom 1: installation of 2 sockets, 1 switch and 4 LED light points.
- Living room: installation of 8 sockets, 3 switched switches, 2 light points, 1 TV antenna outlet and a fibre optic connection for internet access.
- Bedroom 1: installation of 4 sockets, 3 switches, 2 light points, 1 TV antenna outlet and a fibre optic connection for internet access.
- Bedroom 2: installation of 4 sockets, 2 switches, 3 light points, 1 TV antenna outlet and a fibre optic connection for internet access.
- Hall: installation of 4 sockets, 3 switches and 2 light points.
Carpentry.
Installation of 3 interior doors with pre-frame, frame, jambs and handles. Completely finished.
Supply and installation of a reinforced entrance door with 3 security points. PVC door.
Installation of 45 ml skirting board around the perimeter where the floating parquet flooring has been installed.
Assembly and installation of all kitchen furniture: cabinets, cupboard doors, drawers, etc.
Installation of all appliances: sink, hob, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, etc.
Note: the floating parquet flooring, skirting board and doors were purchased by the client from professional stores.
Note: the kitchen furniture and appliances were also purchased by the client from professional stores.
Painting.
The property had a mixture of stippled paint, several layers of wallpaper, paint over wallpaper, etc. In addition, the walls were curved, with concavities and convexities, misaligned, etc.
For decades, stippled paint has been used to conceal imperfections in the finish. However, the current style of clean walls and refined lines requires a perfect finish.
So we decided to chip away at the walls and smooth them out to give them a uniform appearance. We filled in cracks and then sanded everything down. To do this work, we used a device called a giraffe.
We apply a base coat and three coats of matt white paint.
When choosing the paint colour, we provide the customer with a colour chart from which they can choose two or three colours. We then apply a sample to the wall so that the customer can get a realistic idea of the colours and make their final choice.
We also stripped five wooden windows (living room, master bedroom, kitchen, main floor bathroom and upstairs bedroom), repaired the cracks and sanded them down. We then spray-painted them with lacquer.
Windows.
The windows, which were original to the house and made of wood, were in poor condition. We replaced them with modern PVC windows (white on the inside and Basque green on the outside), with five insulation chambers, triple Stadip 3+3/12/4/12/4 safety glass with butyral and argon gas chamber. We also installed security hinges.
As mentioned, we replaced the windows throughout the house. PVC windows from the leading brand CORTIZO THERMOTEC A70 with 5 insulating chambers, galvanised steel reinforcements, double glazing, tilt-and-turn system and Roto Frank fittings of the highest quality, guaranteeing perfect operation for decades with a very high degree of comfort.
We have installed a security entrance door. Made of PVC, with steel reinforcements around the entire perimeter and at the bottom with tongue-and-groove panels and steel, security hinges, a three-point security lock and Stadip glass.
To reduce heat gain from outside, we have installed low-emissivity glass (glass treated with silver oxide) which reduces the amount of heat (infrared rays) entering the house by up to 80%. This treatment blocks infrared radiation, which carries the energy from sunlight, without limiting the amount or tone of light entering the house.
In addition, we have used ARGON gas instead of air in the chamber between the two panes of glass to significantly lower the μ coefficient. The explanation is simple physics: the transmission of cold and heat from one pane of glass to another is caused by internal currents in the chamber between the panes. Argon is a gas that is much heavier than air and, therefore, as it takes longer to heat up or cool down, the currents and thermal transmittance will take longer. The result is that we obtain a significantly lower μ coefficient.
End of the job.
This brings us to the end of the project and we hand over the flat completely clean. Ready to move in.
The client was completely satisfied with the final result, the fulfilment of the promised deadlines and the treatment received from our company.
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