Moving Mabel’s

Architect Lydia Robinson and project manager Lawrence Grigg dig down into the causes of structural movement of their Grade II-listed farmhouse

“We were excited about the challenge of a building that needed such a degree of repair” The phrase ‘structural repairs’ is often the final nail in the coffin for many house purchases, its designation complicating insurance and mortgage approvals. The definition of a house is a structure that keeps out the elements and is safe to live in — which are also the fundamental criteria for getting a house mortgaged and insured. So why would anyone buy a house that is not ‘structurally sound’? When we purchased Mabel’s it was pretty clear that there were some issues. There is a significant crack running down the west elevation of the building, wide enough to fit your hand in, the window seat in the living room is bowed beyond comprehension, and there…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2018

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