THE CHALLENGE
Before choosing Durabase, the team faced the same common pressures seen across bricklaying and wet-trade builds:
• Adverse weather regularly disrupted progress and could delay builds by up to two weeks.
• Poor ground conditions meant roughly one in three jobs required deeper foundations or alternative construction approaches which resulted in unforeseen price hikes.
• Restricted access increased handling time and raised the risk of accidental property damage.
Combined, these issues created delays and complications that could put real strain on customer relationships.
CHOOSING DURABASE
The decision to bring Durabase into the business was straightforward. Tom from James Oliver explained “The Durabase team explained all of the benefits and when weighing up the issues we were having with the unpredictable elements of the traditional construction it was a no brainer to embrace the Durabase system into our business. We did not consider any alternative solutions to Durabase. The heritage of the Durabase product coupled with the expert and friendly approach of the Durabase staff meant we looked no further.”
INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE
Compared with traditional methods, installation has been notably smoother and far more predictable.
• The base elements are installed plumb and level, ready for flooring and finishing joinery.
• Projects can be accurately programmed, giving confidence to schedule follow-on trades such as plastering and electrical work without the usual uncertainty.
• Build times are typically half, or less, than traditional construction methods, supporting a stronger, more reliable cash flow.
• Full confidence to the customer on cost certainty, when delivering a price and timescales.
KEY BENEFITS IN PRACTICE
For this Lincolnshire trade team, James Oliver, the biggest wins have been both operational and customer-facing:
• Fewer skips and reduced waste
• Less frustration on site, with greater pride from installers
• Improved overall quality
• Faster build times
• Happier customers
• Increased cash flow
PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY
Durabase hasn’t just met expectations, it’s exceeded them. Tom Oliver from James Oliver said “The Durabase system surpasses our initial expectations. As of yet we have not received any complaints from the end customer and no reports of maintenance issues. A true piece of quality British engineering!”
Tom finished with “We would fully recommend the use of the Durabase product when installing a conservatory or extension. The Durabase Plus system is very well received with the building inspectors and subsequently makes the building regulation process simpler than a traditional wet build extension. Overall, we are very proud to be partnered with Durabase as the only approved installer in Lincolnshire.”
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