A1 Complete builders were instructed to lime plaster a small extension using celnet n board (wood wool board) plastering with st- Astuers NHL 3.5 mixed with CLS 28 and finishing with a top coat CLM 66.
A1 Complete Builders Ltd were instructed to undertake a small lime project of existing aged lime plaster deteriorating and crumbling away from the cob structure. As this has been left deteriorating for a number of years, water ingress has caused cracking to the cob an therefore Helifix stitching has been undertaken. This example was in fairly good condition other than a couple of cracks and the three coat lime system was applied with St Astiers NHL 2. The client asked us to return and decorate the new lime work.
Read lessThe clients property was suffering with damp and black mould, therefore to remedy this A1 Complete builders completed the following procedures to eliminate the damp and black mould.
IWI Insulation on living room walls (Isotherm or Marmox Board) and re-skim plus decoration on Anti-mould emulsion, installation of a Positive Input Ventilation (PVP) into the existing loft space and the use of Dryseal Water Repellence on existing stone/render from the wall externally.
- Prepare walls ready to install 1.w.1 Wykamo Thermal Internal Eco System
- Wash all affected walls with a Wykamo Mould Removal Eradication Kit
- Mix and lay on walls with an Iso-Therm Bond Adhesive. Once cut to size lay on the thin internal insulation and damp control (TWI) system ready to skim plaster over.
This procedure resulted in no more black mould!
Read lessThe clients from the Orangery recommended A1 to build an attractive unique kitchen extension.
A1 complete builders was recommended after a successful completed project for the clients parents. Laundry cottage received extensive works to be undertaken (remodelling & alterations) the first example is a structural opening formed between lounge & kitchen.
Read lessA1 Complete Builders Ltd had been instructed to rebuild the gable end, external chimney in an old cob cottage which collapsed in Fraddon, Cornwall. A crack appeared and within two hours the entire gable chimney breast and chimney collapsed. We have rebuilt the whole gable using around a thousand cob blocks supplied by Cornish Lime. we also rebuilt the chimney and lime plastered using St - Astiers N.H.L 2 mixed with C.L.S 30 and 35.
Read lessA1 complete Builders was recommended to complete this job by neighbors, they- had to carry out lime plastering on a cob gable end where previous builders had used sand and cement render. This is non breathable and not compatible with a cob construction.
The cement render was removed by A1 and four coats of lime was applied in layers using St - Astiers N.H.L 2.
Read lessOur client has instructed A1 complete builders to build new kitchen Extension ready to receive hardwood Orangery supplied by vale gardens.
My family and I have worked with A1 Complete Builders for many years now. They are our ‘go to’ builders for all projects large and small here in Cornwall. Projects have included building a house in Portmellon, adapted and built a new driveway in Moushole, two full house refurbishments in Porthleven, ongoing general house maintenance, installing railings, exterior painting… the list goes on. Owner, Keith looks after his clients like family. All employees I have had the pleasure in working with are polite and tidy. The standard of work is excellent, and the pricing is competitive. Abbie who looks after the office side is super friendly and has excellent communications with the clients.
A1 Complete Builders have carried out a number of jobs for us since we moved into our Georgian town house in Truro in 2022, including repairing a badly leaking bay window, lime plastering a section of internal wall and repairing and decorating a number of window and door frames, whose timbers were beginning to split. Keith Pascoe is very responsive and professional and his team are unfailingly punctual, courteous and friendly, completing every job to the highest standard and on time. We have been particularly impressed by the skill and sensitivity with which they have dealt with the various challenges posed by our period property and thanks to them the place is not only watertight it looks great too.
We had a fire and hired A1 Complete Builders to do the remedial work. Having heard some horror stories concerning builders in general we went with a recommendation for A1 Complete Builders, it turned out to be an excellent decision! Keith Pascoe, the owner of the company organised all the works using his in-house tradesmen which resulted things being done to very high standard and, unusually for Cornwall, the work was done when he said it would be done. His detailed and specific estimates were all realistic and accepted by the insurance company with little or no hesitation. I can wholeheartedly recommend A1 Complete builders: excellent standards of work, great communication and works always finished on time! What more do you need?
(A1) Complete Builders are the first builders I've used that have done what they said they were going to do. Although they were not the cheapest, I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them. Various sections of the ground floor in my old cottage were stripped to the stone and then lime plastered to prevent my damp problems. It was a long, noisy and messy process but the men cleared up at the end of every day. They were polite and worked hard and methodically, explaining anything I asked about. I had confidence that they knew what they were doing. The finished result is beautiful.