Our Services
We offer a full range of building services, specialising in energy efficient new builds and stunning renovations.
New Builds & Passivhaus
Our new buildings are built to such exacting standards, so well insulated and ventilated that it’s always just the right temperature. That’s a Passivhaus! We build certified Passivhaus’, creating ultra efficient houses that essentially require no heating or cooling, saving on bills and carbon emissions.
Stunning Renovations
Our experience in renovating and modernising character properties is outstanding, transforming damp old buildings into warm inviting homes.
Stylish Extensions
We provide design input to help you achieve the maximum value from an extension, maximising living areas and creating that special new space for your home. We will work with you to turn your ideas into a reality.
Breathtaking Bathrooms
Our bespoke bathrooms and wet-rooms are second to none, crafted to exactly meet your requirements. Recognised for our quality by national suppliers.
Exquisite Joinery
Our highly experienced team of carpenters produce top quality joinery to meet your bespoke requirements and specifications.
Pools & Landscaping
Can you imagine a beautiful pool or landscaping for your garden? We can create your bespoke relaxing home environment.
Commercial Office Remodelling
A one stop solution for your office needs. We offer innovative and cost effective solutions for remodelling your commercial office space. We provide a complete design and build service including full compliance and certification with building regulations.
Elegant Accessibilty
Has your home become difficult to live in? We provide bespoke design and build solutions for disabled access, automated door systems, disability wetrooms and toilets, which will look beautiful and allow you to continue living in your own home.
About passivhaus builds
What is a Passivhaus?
Imagine a home that has been built to such exacting standards, is so well insulated and ventilated that it’s just the right temperature. In summer and winter it is fresh and airy and has essentially no heating system. Amazing! That’s a Passivhaus!
We can build your new Passivhaus, and you will be surprised at what great value it will be!
FAQ
Will I need a design from an architect before you can start?
We would normally recommend that you engage an architect to do the design work, check on planning requirements and prepare drawings for your project. We have several local architects who we recommend and work with regularly. We also provide design and cost consultancy in the pre-planning stage to ensure that you achieve the best value and optimise the balance between the scope and specification of the project and your desired budget.
How long does planning approval take, what steps need to happen?
Typically 8 to 14 weeks, but it does depend on the size and complexity of the project. The architect will guide you through this process.
Will I need a project manager?
No, we will manage the whole project.
Do you use environmentally friendly building materials?
Yes, we look to use the best and most suitable environmentally friendly materials within the constraints of our clients budget. All our waste is sent to a transfer station for recycling and processing.
I like to have lots of fresh air, surely Passivhaus’ must be airless and stuffy?
Actually, because we use a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system in all of our Passivhaus’ they are always fresh and airy. The air in the house is being constantly changed, with almost no heat loss.
If the weather is warm you can open as many windows as you like, it won’t affect how the house functions and you can have a truly inside-outside living environment.
On a wild and wet autumn or winter day, you simply close the windows, and the ventilation system will keep the air inside fresh. You will be amazed at how quiet it will be inside your Passivhaus.
Can you change my existing house to a house that needs no heating or air conditioning?
This is quite difficult to achieve, however we can retrofit your home to improve the insulation and airtightness and this will significantly reduce the requirement for heating and cooling.
Can you fit solar panels or heat pumps to my existing house?
We often fit PV (solar) panels and heat pumps as part of larger projects, however we don’t fit them as separate work.
How long do projects usually take?
It really depends on the work being done. A typical high specification new build will take around 12 to 18 months.
Do you build to a fixed price?
Yes, we provide a fixed price for each project, not including unforeseen work and subsequent additional scope.
Do the buildings you make have a building guarantee? If so how long?
Yes, depending on the contract there is normally a defects period of 1 year following completion, we can also provide Insurance Backed Guarantees for up to 10 years.
With building materials constantly rising how do I know how much it will cost?
We provide a fixed cost for projects, however with the caveat that if there is an unforeseen significant uplift in the cost of a material or supply we reserve to bring this up with our client. At this point we will give the client the choice to keep to the original cost/budget and change the scope of work or to keep the scope of work as specified and accept an uplift in the cost. The important thing is that the decision is the client’s.
Once built and some thing doesn’t work will you fix it?
Yes, if there is a fault due to our workmanship we will fix it. If it is a material that has failed but was installed as designed/specified then we will take this up with the manufacturer or designer. We will work with you to find a good resolution. If there is a fault due to wear and tear or damage then we are able to fix this but would charge to do so.
Do you build commercial spaces?
Yes we do undertake commercial work.
How many people work for Avocado?
We have a core team of eight staff, with in house expertise from the initial groundworks to final finishing. We also have a portfolio of trusted sub contractors who we regularly work with and whom we bring in for certain aspects of each project.