Ashby Cross

Stone walls in the older cottages need breathable paints and lime plaster, not modern gypsum. We match materials to the building so damp does not get trapped behind new finishes.

The post-war semis on Orchard Road and the Crescent have solid floors that suit engineered oak and tiled kitchens.

The village has listed cottages around the green and newer houses on its edges. If your home is listed, we check with you which work needs listed building consent before we quote.

Bathrooms in the cottages are often in former bedrooms or lean to extensions with uneven floors, so we level and waterproof properly before any tiles go down.

Window repairs in the cottages usually mean small casements with old single glazing, which we repair rather than replace.

We are in Ashby Cross most weeks, so a first visit can usually be booked within a few days.

There is no travel charge here, and we often combine small jobs on the same day.