Ranging from large-scale property renovations and entire barn conversions to more modest structural and aesthetic interventions, these projects tend to be highly consultative in approach.
Conversion & Renovation
Overview
Our conversion and renovation projects require varying levels of specification input, depending on the design information available. Structural engineering calculations, building regulations, expert consultancy and specialist trade capabilities are accessed according to individual project requirements. Where projects are contract administrated, the team works closely with the relevant professional partners, collaboratively achieving excellent project outcomes. On more modestly scaled projects, where planning permissions are in place or are not required, Barr Build work directly with clients, offering a complete project managed service.
Portfolio Examples
Otterly Farmhouse
OxfordshireA sustainable whole-house renovation and extension project for this brick and flint Oxfordshire Farmhouse.
Hollow Brook Barn
BuckinghamshireThe flagship Barr Group conversion of a concrete framed agricultural building into a highly unique and sustainable family home.
The Chapel
West OxfordshireThe conversion of an 18th-century Cotswold stone chapel to form a luxurious, three-bedroomed residential dwelling.
Outbuildings & Barn Conversions
Class Q permitted development of agricultural buildings (large-scale barn to dwelling conversions) are an integral part of our conversion and renovation offering.
Extensive experience has allowed Barr Build to become industry leaders in this specialist field, using a collaborative, solutions driven approach to the specific challenges relating to retaining, modifying and insulating old outbuildings and agricultural structures. Further outbuilding conversions, creating guest annexes, cinema and games rooms, pool houses, home gyms and fitness studios, have also become a strong area of Barr Build expertise.
“Over the past decade, Barr Build have completed four separate construction projects at South Cottage. Each phase has been engendered by trust and collaboration – based on a uniquely adaptable, client centred approach.”
“It was a huge pleasure and privilege to work with the excellent team at Barr Build. They make the art of construction appear seamless and always enjoyable. A team that offers solutions instead of problems, which makes my job easy.”
Conversion & Renovation Capability
Knowledge and experience
- Complete property renovation and extension
- Structural remodelling and refurbishment
- Energy efficiency retrofit
- Smart home integration
- Loft and basement conversion
- Barn and outbuilding conversion
Low Carbon Expertise
Whether sympathetically modernising an older property or retrofitting a more recently built residence, airtightness and insulation are the starting point. From there, extensive knowledge and experience in the application of energy-efficient technology, working alongside trusted specialist project partners, ensures that every property Barr Build low carbon renovation is comfortable to inhabit and affordable to run.
Barr Build have been recognised for excellence in this field for over a decade, receiving national industry low-carbon build awards and achieving Passive Haus standard airtightness scores.
Further Conversion & Renovation information
For extension, renovation or conversion projects, ranging in size and style, we would be pleased to discuss our adaptable approach and offering.