Avendale was successfully commissioned by a major commercial property owner in the town to conduct essential exterior refurbishment works to 3 -4 Market place in the centre of the town’s pedestrian zone.

The latest redevelopments to Wokingham town centre attracted an improved range of businesses with national names and high-quality independents which contributed to a significant jump in property prices, with annual commercial rents bringing in £4.5 million. Our client’s vision was to update and protect a commercial use property situated in an ever-increasing affluent area.

The project raised several challenges for Avendale. Very restrictive access played a major role in our logistical planning. Further to this, right of way approval was required from high security neighbouring property for certain sections of works to take place.

 The brief for Avendale was to provide a complete exterior refurbishment solution. The project was underpinned by listed building limitations, careful planning of material choice and implementation played a critical role in the delivery of this successful project.

1200 sqm of roof space required complete replacement. It was agreed for existing 16th century original roof rafters to remain in place, receiving a full exoskeleton support design. 20,000 Heritage replacement reclaimed roof tiles where sourced to sympathetically match the existing design and surroundings. Chimney stacks were rebuilt throughout to original spec, new heritage guttering, and snow guards were installed with the objective of protecting foot traffic below. Multiple complex flat roof areas received an upgraded fibreglass system, externally mounted services were recommissioned and the building was cleaned and decontaminated in waste trap areas.