Imperial Bricks prove ideal for rural Cheshire developments

Lockwood Homes is a dedicated residential development company specialising in bespoke family homes, primarily in the Cheshire area, benefitting from the use of Imperial Bricks.

Committed to the highest quality standards, owner Paul Lockwood uses Imperial for new-build houses and renovating and extending older homes. He has recently completed a small development of three executive homes in the picturesque Cheshire village of Holmes Chapel, selecting Imperial’s Reclamation Handmade metric bricks for the project.

Paul explained: “We selected them because they offer the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary style. Although it wasn’t a conservation area, the development was close to existing cottages so the houses had to be built to blend sympathetically with the neighbouring properties.

“Having handmade bricks in traditional colours and finishes available in metric sizes is a real advantage, as they fit with modern blocks and lintels.”

The local area has experienced a marked increase in housing development recently, with several new estates of mixed housing.

Paul’s ambition was for his development to stand out from the crowd, as he explained: “Given the volume of new build construction in the area, we really wanted to use materials which set us apart from the mainstream housebuilders. The Reclamation Handmade blend give the homes the traditional look we were after.”

Paul also used Imperial handmade bricks for a one-off house in the Cheshire village of Over Peover, a new build cottage-style property which has been sensitively designed to include period charm with a surprising contemporary twist, creating a large family home.

Paul selected Imperial’s 3” Reclamation Handmade for the job – this rustic red multi handmade brick undergoes a special ageing and weathering process to produce a reclamation finish, without any of the drawbacks (expense, supply reliability, wastage and quality issues etc.) associated with genuine reclaimed bricks.

Fully frost resistant and F2 rated, the Reclamation Handmade is an ideal alternative, perfectly matching bricks found in traditional buildings around the Midlands and North of England. A crucial factor is the sustainable supply – some developers have reported delays of up to a year for brick deliveries.

Paul added: “Imperial Bricks helps Lockwood Homes build properties that blend into the existing environment more seamlessly. We can offer all the benefits of modern timber frame and energy efficient buildings with the look and feel of a traditional property.

“We have direct contact with Imperial’s Area Sales Manager to make sure we always have the right product for any specific site in sufficient supply quantities.”

Contact:

Imperial Bricks Ltd
Crowgreaves Farm
Stableford
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV15 5LT

e: [email protected]
t: 01746 330994

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