Renovations and Repairs in Goodwood for Older Homes
Goodwood’s older houses have character, but most of them are now seventy years old or more. Homes built between the 1940s and 1960s along and behind Voortrekker Road often show it in cracked plaster, sagging ceiling boards, loose floor tiles and damp low on the walls. Before a new kitchen or bathroom makes sense, those faults need fixing, which is why most renovations and repairs in Goodwood start with the fabric of the house before anything cosmetic.
We take a repair-first approach. A consultant inspects the house, separates cosmetic problems from ones that need closer attention, and gives you a written scope that deals with both in the right order. That way your budget goes first to the work that protects the house, and the kitchen or bathroom you have been planning is built on walls and floors that will not let it down.
Renovations and repairs in Goodwood houses
Typical repair work on a Goodwood home includes re-plastering cracked or hollow walls, replacing damaged ceilings, re-tiling floors and wet areas, rehanging doors that have dropped in their frames, repairing fascias and gutters, and fixing old leaks through Core Plumbing and Leak Detection. Damp is common in houses of this age, because many were built without a damp-proof course or the original one has failed. Where that is the cause, our team for damp and waterproofing work in Goodwood can treat it before new finishes go on.
- Plaster repairs and re-skimming of cracked walls
- Ceiling replacement and new cornices
- Floor and wall tiling
- Leak detection and maintenance plumbing
- Fascia, gutter and glazing repairs
Bringing an older house up to date
Once the basics are sound, the rewarding part starts. Kitchens in these homes are usually small and closed off, and bathrooms still have their original fittings. We draw up 3D designs for a new layout, Kitch Me Up builds the cupboards and vanities, and Core Electrical upgrades old wiring where needed, issuing a Certificate of Compliance when it is done. If an inspection shows cracking that points to a structural problem, we will tell you plainly and recommend an engineer’s assessment before work goes ahead, so you are not paying to cover up a deeper issue. Honest advice at the start costs far less than redoing a new kitchen because the wall behind it kept moving.
NPC is registered with the BIBC and FEM, and the owners are directly involved in running every project. Small businesses and light-industrial premises in Goodwood can use us for shop and office alterations too, and we keep the site tidy and secure at the end of each working day. Find out more about our renovations offering, and when the repairs are finished and you want fresh colour on the walls, see our page on Goodwood painting for homes and businesses.
If your Goodwood house needs repairs or a full renovation, phone 021 981 0864 to set up an inspection.
KITCH ME UP
Through our partnership with Kitch Me Up, a respected kitchen design and renovation company, we have completed a variety of exquisite, streamlined residential and commercial projects.
- Designer Kitchen Cupboards
- Bedroom Cupboards
- Bathroom Vanities
- Studies and Office Furniture
- Shop fitting
CORE SERVICES
Core Services is the holding company of Core Plumbing & Leak Detection, Core Gas and Core Electrical. These companies are able to cover all our clients’ needs with respect to gas and electrical installations and plumbing.
- Leak detections
- Maintenance plumbing
- Gas geysers
- Gas hobs and stoves
- Single / 3-phase installations
- Inspections and Certificates of Compliance
RELATED SERVICES
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Painting
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Damp & Waterproofing
Roofing & Roof Repairs
HOW IT WORKS
After a prospective client contacts NPC, we will set up an appointment with one of our consultants at a time that is convenient to the client.
The consultant will come out to your premises to conduct a thorough site inspection. This will also give you the opportunity to discuss any pertinent details with him.
A personalised specification and quotation will be drawn up and submitted to the client for their approval. All the specifications will be based on the relevant supplier requirements.
For large projects, we can request the client’s preferred paint supplier to compile a comprehensive specification.
Upon acceptance of the quotation, a proforma invoice will be sent to the client. Among various other details, it will indicate the deposit required before the project start date can be confirmed.
Did You Know?
We can bring our own non-potable water
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What repairs do older Goodwood homes usually need before renovating?
Houses from the 1940s to 1960s often need plaster repairs, ceiling replacement, re-tiling and attention to old plumbing. Rising damp is also common where there is no working damp-proof course. We inspect the property first and list the repairs in a logical order, so new kitchens, bathrooms and finishes are installed on walls and floors that will last.
Do you do structural engineering on Goodwood properties?
No. We handle repairs and alterations such as plastering, ceilings, tiling, leak repairs and building work. If we find cracks or movement that suggest a structural issue, we will recommend you have an engineer assess it before proceeding. Once you have their findings, we can carry out the building work in line with what they specify.
Can you renovate a small shop or workshop in Goodwood?
Yes. Alongside homes, we do alterations and tenant installations for small commercial premises, such as new partitions, ceilings, tiling, electrical changes and shopfitting through Kitch Me Up. We schedule the work to keep disruption to your trading hours low, and Core Services issues electrical and gas compliance certificates where those installations are part of the job.
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