New Millderdam - Large Scale Luxury Renovation, Wakefield

Newmillerdam – Large-Scale Luxury Renovation, Wakefield.

In Newmillerdam, just outside Wakefield, a professional family wanted to turn their dated home into the forever home they'd always pictured. TJD delivered a large-scale luxury renovation, stripping the existing extension back to its shell and rebuilding it as a modern, light-filled space that works for busy family life, then finishing it with a complete landscaping package.

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The Brief

The house, built around the 1960s or 70s, had a poor layout that didn't suit the way the family lived. A staircase ran straight through the middle of the existing extension, wasting valuable floor space, and the roof design made it impossible to achieve the layout they wanted. Our clients wanted more usable space, a modern finish and a home that would work for them for years to come.

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Working Hand in Hand with the Architect

The design was developed by an architect we have a long-standing working relationship with. That trust and familiarity meant design details were resolved quickly on site and the build stayed true to the original vision. TJD then managed the construction from start to finish. Our clients had one point of contact throughout, a fixed-sum price agreed up front and weekly updates at every stage, so they always knew exactly where the project stood.

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Full Strip-Out and a Winter Build

We carried out a full strip-out of the extension, including removing the entire roof and roof structure. With the project running through winter, we installed a tin hat (temporary roof) scaffold over the whole structure. This kept the building dry and let our team keep working whatever the weather, protecting both the programme and the quality of the finished job.

The old staircase was removed and the opening blocked up, and new structural steels were installed to open up the layout. A large new GRP roof with a roof light replaced the original, bringing natural light deep into the space. The extension was fully rewired, along with sections of the main house.

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A Striking Modern Exterior

Outside, the home has been completely transformed. Part of the extension was rendered, with the brickwork left exposed elsewhere for contrast. Western red cedar cladding adds warmth and texture, finished with large bespoke aluminium fascias and external spotlights that give the home real presence after dark. Sliding doors, bifold doors and Juliet balconies connect the inside with the garden and fill the home with light. New sliding doors were also fitted to the games and snooker room, opening it straight out onto the garden.

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Inside: Space That Works

With the staircase gone, the extension now houses a new kitchen, a utility room and a dedicated home office, all in a layout designed around how the family lives day to day. Black glazed internal doors let light flow right through the space while keeping each area defined.

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Landscaping and Outdoor Living

The garden was taken on as a full landscaping package. We excavated part of the existing ground and installed a raised deck on a black steel frame, finished with composite decking and frameless glass balustrades. Porcelain steps lead down to a porcelain path and patio, with space ready for a hot tub.

The space beneath the deck wasn't wasted. We skimmed it out to create a usable storage area or additional room, plus a further storage space.

To stop the upper garden becoming waterlogged, we installed a land drain running down to a soakaway at the bottom of the garden. The lawns were then fully resurfaced and re-turfed.

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The Result

A dated, awkward home has become a modern, luxury family home with more usable space, a layout that works and a garden made for outdoor living. It's exactly the forever home our clients set out to create, and a project we're proud to have delivered.

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Planning a Luxury Renovation in Wakefield or West Yorkshire?

Whether you already have plans from your architect or need help bringing your ideas to life, TJD delivers full renovations, extensions and bespoke new builds to the highest standard. Get in touch to arrange a consultation and talk through your project.

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