Alternative Alterations

Alternative Alterations Extension and construction specialist

06/07/2023

We are looking to hire 1 or 2 young lads looking to learn the building trade.

We cover almost every aspect of building works, lofts, extensions, refurbishments and conversions so you will gain a wide knowledge in all areas.

We cover mostly Essex, Cambridge and Huntingdon with some of our work being in London. There is the option to travel in with the team if you don’t have transport.

Wages will depend on age and experience

💕 Phillip came to me today, and said it was time to go. I looked at him and smiled,as i whispered that "I know"I then tu...
08/09/2022

💕 Phillip came to me today,
and said it was time to go.
I looked at him and smiled,
as i whispered that "I know"

I then turned and looked behind me,
and seen I was asleep.
All my Family were around me,
and I could hear them weep.

I gently touched each shoulder,
with Phillip by my side.
Then I turned away and walked,
with My Angel guide.

Phillip held my hand,
as he lead the way,
to a world where King's and Queens,
are Monarch's every day.

I was given a crown to wear
or a Halo known by some.
The difference is up here,
they are worn by everyone.

I felt a sense of peace,
my reign had seen its end.
70 years I had served my Country,
as the peoples friend.

Thank you for the years,
for all your time and love.
Now I am one of two again,
in our Palace up above.💕

Poem borrowed from and written by unknown author

What does your under the stairs storage look like??? Here the clients wanted a coat and shoe cupboard, glass fronted are...
06/09/2022

What does your under the stairs storage look like???

Here the clients wanted a coat and shoe cupboard, glass fronted area for all the server storage and some drawer space.

All made to measure and hand made under stairs storage, drawer space also included a sneaky wine rack at the bottom as a little surprise for the client 😊 plus LED lighting in the coat space on opening the door!

Finished again in high gloss white to match the existing house!

Everything we do is measured and built on site with all gloss finishes being sprayed by hand for that immaculate finish

Another happy client. Tidying up a utility room with made to measure (fitted) cupboards…… Finished in high gloss grey to...
06/09/2022

Another happy client.

Tidying up a utility room with made to measure (fitted) cupboards……

Finished in high gloss grey to match the utility kitchen cupboard!

What a difference it makes to the room

Some final pictures of the project we took over from another builder last year. A follow up post from January to show th...
25/04/2022

Some final pictures of the project we took over from another builder last year. A follow up post from January to show the finished result and another satisfied customer with a 10/10 review below...

"Joe took on our project following a bad experience with a previous builder who left us with a half finished extension. He was really helpful, he and Ben listened and understood what our needs were and completed the job when they had advised. It was so refreshing to have a trades person turn up every day and do what they said they would. Joe consulted with us at every step of the way to ensure that we were getting exactly what we wanted/needed. He was also able to recommend trusted suppliers. We would highly recommend Alternative Alterations and will use again for any future projects."

The final result is JUST AMAZING!!!!

Two months ago we took a call and was asked if we could take over a project which had been running for over a year! The ...
02/01/2022

Two months ago we took a call and was asked if we could take over a project which had been running for over a year! The previous builder had taken nearly all the money off the job (and it was a lot) and the pictures below is how it was left when the clients finally had enough. We of course moved our work around to make this a priority.

Taking over at any stage of a build from someone else can be tricky but even more so when the works aren’t up to standard. We have had to open up a lot of what was there to check all work met building regulations and also our standard of build….. and boy are we glad we did!

Some of the works we have uncovered have been dangerous and there has been a lot we have had to correct or just do again before we could even begin to put things back.

With just a couple of days left in the new year to completely finish the project (pictures to follow), I’m sure that the client was happy to finally have a kitchen for Christmas.

Just a little reminder that you should always do a bit of research into your builder before you contract them for works. Ensure the business is insured, that all the paperwork is in place, that you have a schedule of works and when payments are due, that their work is guaranteed and try to speak to a previous client to ask them some basic questions… was the builder on site, did they stick to the schedule, where they tidy, etc

We are a VAT registered business so YES we do have to charge VAT (but any building company which take on big building jobs should be!) We are fully insured and guarantee all our works.

As a company ensuring we comply with all legislation across the board we sometimes loose works because we charge VAT but this client knew from experience that this meant our business was legitimate.

What they got was a finished job, a kitchen in time for Christmas and as per normal we got the job done exactly as we said we would, plus a few extras as we uncovered things!

Can’t wait to show to finished result!!

Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas. Whatever the remainder of 2021 has in store let it be filled with love, laughte...
25/12/2021

Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas.

Whatever the remainder of 2021 has in store let it be filled with love, laughter, gratitude and time with loved ones and friends.

Thanks for all the support this year and here’s to a banging 2022.

Now on the home stretch of a large complex Telebeam loft conversion…. Finished pictures to come soon! Very happy with ho...
07/10/2021

Now on the home stretch of a large complex Telebeam loft conversion…. Finished pictures to come soon!

Very happy with how much extra space has been created here for the customer.

Bespoke, handmade oak porch
06/10/2021

Bespoke, handmade oak porch

Small extension, fitted with bespoke bi-Fold doors
06/10/2021

Small extension, fitted with bespoke bi-Fold doors

Bespoke fitted wardrobe 🤩
06/10/2021

Bespoke fitted wardrobe 🤩

Address

Harlow Road
Harlow
CM195

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+447966455268

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