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Harry's Home Renovations
Harry's Home Renovations
When it comes home decorating, renovating or even making bespoke home furniture it is fair to say that most of us have a Love Hate relationship with it.
When it comes home decorating, renovating or even making bespoke home furniture it is fair to say that most of us have a Love Hate relationship with it.
Not everyone is confident or would consider putting up shelving themselves although most would attempt painting walls.
Not everyone is confident or would consider putting up shelving themselves although most would attempt painting walls.
When it comes to new furniture more often than not we visit the shops to find items that 'suit' but 'it'll do nicely' isn't the same as 'that's exactly perfect'. Renovating, recovering or altering existing furniture use to be quite normal and if you've decent furniture or a tight budget it should be something to consider.
When it comes to new furniture more often than not we visit the shops to find items that 'suit' but 'it'll do nicely' isn't the same as 'that's exactly perfect'. Renovating, recovering or altering existing furniture use to be quite normal and if you've decent furniture or a tight budget it should be something to consider.
Experts
Experts
DIY takes time and homelife often means it drags on for days if not months to complete it yourself. Home life and the day job get in the way. This is where hiring a professional can be a quicker and better alternative.
DIY takes time and homelife often means it drags on for days if not months to complete it yourself. Home life and the day job get in the way. This is where hiring a professional can be a quicker and better alternative.
Not everyone likes doing the home improvements but Harri, one of our newest Resident Business', genuinely loves what he does. He also has great pride in not just the finished article but in his approach to achieving it.
Not everyone likes doing the home improvements but Harri, one of our newest Resident Business', genuinely loves what he does. He also has great pride in not just the finished article but in his approach to achieving it.
A sign of a good tradesman is not just that you'd recommend them if someone asked but that you've been so impressed that you've already lined them up with their next job before they finish yours.
A sign of a good tradesman is not just that you'd recommend them if someone asked but that you've been so impressed that you've already lined them up with their next job before they finish yours.
We asked Harry to tell us more:
We asked Harry to tell us more:
"Having come into this profession later in my working life, I’m coming at it with a slightly different approach to most. Whilst the most important factor for any tradesman is to get the job done to a high standard, equally important for me is customer service."
"Having come into this profession later in my working life, I’m coming at it with a slightly different approach to most. Whilst the most important factor for any tradesman is to get the job done to a high standard, equally important for me is customer service."
"My business specialises in home renovations, and at the forefront of my mind is that this is somebody’s home, not a building site. Home life must continue, and I make it my mission to get in and get the job done with as little disturbance as possible. Being punctual, clean, tidy, flexible and courteous at all times are key."
"My business specialises in home renovations, and at the forefront of my mind is that this is somebody’s home, not a building site. Home life must continue, and I make it my mission to get in and get the job done with as little disturbance as possible. Being punctual, clean, tidy, flexible and courteous at all times are key."
"My father worked as a carpenter before he retired, and for as long as I remember I was his little helper, first simply handing him tools, and eventually working on big projects together in my spare time."
"My father worked as a carpenter before he retired, and for as long as I remember I was his little helper, first simply handing him tools, and eventually working on big projects together in my spare time."
"I’ve always had a real love of all things wooden."
"I’ve always had a real love of all things wooden."
"We sailed wooden boats together when I was a child. Repairing, refurbishing and revarnishing them was an ongoing process that I learned to love as I got older and more skilled. Although I’ve now mastered working with many other building materials, wood will always be my favourite to work with."
"We sailed wooden boats together when I was a child. Repairing, refurbishing and revarnishing them was an ongoing process that I learned to love as I got older and more skilled. Although I’ve now mastered working with many other building materials, wood will always be my favourite to work with."
This Book Shelf is such a simple design, but so effective. A length of rope, and reclaimed floorboards give it that real rustic look. Its the perfect way to add a bit of character to any room
Made from distressed teak and finished with danish oil this Drinks Rack is the perfect addition to any home, and also a great house warming or wedding gift. This was custom made to fit the existing glasses.
Baby Changer made from reclaimed oak which I cleaned up and oiled. I custom made it to fit the changing mat which was purchased prior. Baby Isla loves it!
"Having spent 10 years in a career that I was ultimately unhappy in, I decided to take the plunge two years ago and do home renovating professionally. I love seeing a space transformed from being old, tired and disorganised, to being the dream space of my client. Whether it’s a complete remodel with new layout, new plaster, new floors, new doors, new bathroom suite etc., or simply a lick of paint and a few corners tidied up, these changes can make a dramatic change to how comfortable you feel in the place you call home."
"Having spent 10 years in a career that I was ultimately unhappy in, I decided to take the plunge two years ago and do home renovating professionally. I love seeing a space transformed from being old, tired and disorganised, to being the dream space of my client. Whether it’s a complete remodel with new layout, new plaster, new floors, new doors, new bathroom suite etc., or simply a lick of paint and a few corners tidied up, these changes can make a dramatic change to how comfortable you feel in the place you call home."
I love these floor tiles. I found them in a flooring centre on the long mile road.
Making a feature of the alcoves worked brilliantly here, and the oak skirting and architraves really give a luxurious feel.
This is where the rooms were knocked through. I decided to keep an "archway" to make the living room and dining room feel separate.
This is such a lovely space now. Such a huge improvement.
"I’m a perfectionist and have a passion for the work that I do. I thoroughly enjoy the process of working with a client, talking through ideas, and coming up with a great solution to suit their budget and needs. Leaving a happy customer at the end of it all is a great feeling."
"I’m a perfectionist and have a passion for the work that I do. I thoroughly enjoy the process of working with a client, talking through ideas, and coming up with a great solution to suit their budget and needs. Leaving a happy customer at the end of it all is a great feeling."
Renovating existing furniture has revived these chairs.
Dining table top is made from reclaimed pitch pine
"One thing you can guarantee from me is that I will turn up on the day and time that we arranged, and at the end of each working day, I’ll leave everything as tidy as possible, including running around with the hoover, an essential part of my toolkit! I want to change peoples perceptions of tradesmen being untidy, unreliable and unapproachable."
"One thing you can guarantee from me is that I will turn up on the day and time that we arranged, and at the end of each working day, I’ll leave everything as tidy as possible, including running around with the hoover, an essential part of my toolkit! I want to change peoples perceptions of tradesmen being untidy, unreliable and unapproachable."
PRIZE DRAW
PRIZE DRAW
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