Home Adaptations Case Studies

3 May 20240Comments

Conversion of a detached house in Hornchurch

Clients Deputy: Irwin Mitchell Solicitors Architect: ARA Architects (Specialist Disability Architects) Client: Family of 5 including a physically and mentally disabled daughter Property as Acquired: The existing property acquired was a detached 2 storey house with 3

by John Ford

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25 April 20240Comments

Conversion of a detached house in Blackheath, London including Hydrotherapy

Clients Deputy: Simpson Millar Solicitors Architect & Cost Consultant: ARA Architects (Specialist Disability Architects) Client: Mother and daughter (daughter with CP) Property as Acquired: 1970’s built detached property in Blackheath, London Proposed Conversion: Full conversion and refurbishment of a

by John Ford

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25 April 20240Comments

Adaptation of a detached house in Billericay, Essex

Clients Deputy: Slater Gordon LLP Architect: ARA Architects (Specialist Disability Architects) Client: Wheelchair user (father) following crushing accident at work. Property as Acquired: 2010’s built detached property in Billericay Proposed Conversion: Ground and first floor remodelling of a detached

by John Ford

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25 April 20240Comments

Home adaptations to a property in Chelmsford, Essex

Clients Deputy: N/A. Private Client Design: John Ford Group Client: Husband and Wife in their 60’s – wife suffered a severe stroke. Property: 1980’s built property which clients have lived in for 35 years. Proposed Adaptations: Adaptations include: Entry access

by John Ford

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25 April 20240Comments

Remodelling of the ground floor of a detached house in Upminster, Essex

Clients Deputy: Irwin Mitchell LLP Architect and cost consultant: Adaptation Design Ltd Client: Client disabled in RTA. Property as Acquired: 2023 refurbished detached property in Upminster Proposed Conversion: Ground and first floor remodelling of a detached house. Adaptations include: Replacement

by John Ford

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25 April 20240Comments

Remodelling of a rental property in Gerrads Cross, Buckinghamshire

Clients Deputy: Slater Gordon LLP Architect and cost consultant: Jonathan France Associates Client: Client disabled in RTA. Property as Acquired: Period property (rental) Proposed Conversion: Ground floor remodelling of a detached house. Adaptations include: Conversion of two bathrooms to form

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25 April 20240Comments

Remodelling of a bedroom and bathroom in Clacton

Clients Deputy: N/A – Project facilitated by Anglia Case Management Architect: John Ford Group Client: Married couple – husband suffered spinal injury and received award following NHS negligence claim Property: 1950’s bungalow in Clacton, Essex Proposed Conversion: Remodelling of

by John Ford

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25 April 20240Comments

Conversion of a detached house in Chelmsford, Essex including detached Hydrotherapy Suite

Clients Deputy: Slater Gordon LLP Architect & Cost Consultant: ARA Architects (Specialist Disability Architects) Client: Family including wheelchair using Father following crushing injuries after accident at work Property as Acquired: 2000’s built detached property in Billericay, Essex Proposed

by John Ford

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13 June 20150Comments

Replacement patio doors with complete level access in Chelmsford

Accessible thresholds are quite common and installed where a wheelchair needs to roll over a door threshold easily. The building regulations stipulate that such thresholds cannot have any protrusions greater

by John Ford