By Jackman Consulting
Achieving the sought-after character of a restored villa is no easy feat. In fact, we’d bet anyone who has ever been involved with a villa will know the unexpected and time-consuming difficulties which inevitably arise.
When we purchased Olliviers Rd, it needed a whole lot of TLC. Namely, new cladding, new roof, new windows, new bathroom, new kitchen and new carpet throughout.
To preserve the original feel of the 1913 building, while incorporating modern comforts and aesthetic features, we kept the beautiful high ceilings and added coving and colonial skirting to all the rooms. Outside, we kept the original timber weatherboards, adding full timber scribers and corners - without the aid of power tools. Our chosen colour palette, which we painted ourselves, receives a lot of compliments, as does the ways we preserved the heritage feel with a modern touch. It was a huge renovation, which we undertook in residence, an experience which gave James great insight into the challenges his clients will be facing in the same situation.
Building of the highest standards requires expertise, clear communication and quality materials. At Jackman Consulting, our focus is always on offering the best advice - resulting in quality and building to the highest standard.
Our Christchurch based business offers a fresh, modern and transparent approach to each and every project.
Helmed by James Jackman, a qualified and experienced builder, Jackman Consulting delivers high caliber projects and construction services without the unnecessary headaches.
Our team specialises in consulting for residential and commercial new builds, renovations, additions and fit outs, as well as smaller scale landscaping and outdoor projects including retrofits; earthquake strengthening and repairs; foundation work; retaining walls, decking and fencing.