Butlers Farm
“A T Bone & Sons Ltd provided a thoroughly professional service throughout the works, were attentive and solution orientated. Oliver Dawson was keen to understand the client’s requirements in terms of cost and timescale and provided an impressive looking set of buildings for the client.”
Mike Horner – Senior Project Manager at Carter Jonas
PROJECT BACKGROUND
A T Bone & Sons Ltd were appointed to convert approximately 9,500 square foot of redundant agricultural buildings into three high quality commercial units. The scheme required extensive structural remediation, asbestos removal, and full refurbishment to deliver modern, lettable spaces that remained sensitive to the surrounding rural estate.
The existing buildings presented significant constraints, including a condemned structural frame, asbestos containing materials, unsuitable internal floor levels, and failing drainage. A T Bone delivered a complete turnkey solution, managing the project from initial strip out through to final handover.
All asbestos roof and cladding were carefully removed and disposed of offsite in full compliance with current regulation. Condemned elements of the steel frame were strengthened using newly designed and fabricated steel bracing produced by out in-house team. Existing footings were exposed and encased in reinforced concrete in accordance with the engineer’s design, extending the lifespan of the structure. During these works, several stanchions were found to have deteriorated below ground level and were fully replaced, with the roof temporarily supported using engineered scaffolding. All steelwork was shot-blasted and painted to provide a clean, durable finish.
New engineered strip foundations were installed to support blockwork dividing walls, forming three individual commercial units. The buildings were upgraded with new insulated roof cladding, replacement side wall cladding, roller shutter doors, and pedestrian access doors. Internal levels were corrected with reinforced concrete floors, creating a robust and practical finish suitable for commercial use.
Externally, failed drainage and yard slabs were removed and replaced with new drainage infrastructure and reinforced concrete aprons to align internal and external levels. New electrical ducting, power distribution, lighting, and EV charging provisions were installed for each unit, supported by a new external electrical kiosk housing the upgraded UKPN supply and metering. To enhance visual integration with the estate, existing cladding was refurbished, roof repairs completed, and larch timber cladding introduced to selected gable ends to soften the appearance from the nearby farmhouse.
The project successfully transformed redundant farm buildings into three modern, fully serviced commercial units. The development is structurally sound, visually sympathetic to its rural setting, and provides the client with a long term, income generating asset.
KEY WORKS
- Structural steel design, fabrication, and installation
- Asbestos removal
- Groundworks and drainage
- Concrete works
- Blockwork construction
- Roofing and cladding
- Electrical installations
- External work and finishes
HOW A T BONE CAN HELP
With increasing pressure on traditional farming incomes, rural diversification has become essential for many landowners. Underutilised agricultural buildings offer significant potential when repurposed for commercial use.
A T Bone specialises in the conversion of agricultural structures into high quality, commercially viable units. We provide a fully integrated, in-house service covering feasibility, design development, structural upgrades, construction, and final finishes. Our experience working with planning, estate, and heritage constraints ensures each project is compliant, durable, and commercially attractive.
The result is a carefully considered development that enhances long-term asset value, supports rural diversification, and delivers flexible spaces suited to a wide range of commercial tenants.
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