Renovations and bespoke joinery in Blackrock.

The area

What we know about renovating in Blackrock.

Blackrock has the kind of architectural mix that makes the renovation work satisfying. Closer to the seafront and stretching through Booterstown and Monkstown, there are Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis with the full period detailing — cornicing, deep skirting, original shutters, ceiling roses. Further inland, mid-century estate housing dominates.

For the period stock we run careful renovations that protect what is original and integrate what is new — fitted joinery that meets the original architraves correctly, plastering patched to match, floors laid the right way relative to the longest line of sight. For the inland estate housing the work is more often full ground-floor opening up, fitted wardrobes, kitchen and ensuite refits, and rear extensions.

Many Blackrock streets fall within Architectural Conservation Areas, and many seafront homes are protected structures. Planning context is part of nearly every project here.