House renovation in Corfe Castle
A major renovation to an 18th Century Purbeck stone house, this project began in August '25 to replace an old extension which was slowly subsiding away from the main house.
As initial demolition of the old extension commenced, it soon became apparent that a large part of the house was structurally unsound, including the stone roof and the (lack of) foundations.
This was no easy project; from problems with restricted site access to the house being surrounded by mature trees in an area of heavy clay subsoil. Nevertheless, Rooster Construction had a very proactive approach to problem solving throughout the project. Communication was key to success and options were discussed in a very collaborative and transparent way with solutions provided in clear detail at every stage, keeping in mind to conserve the original house as much as possible and an eye on the budget.
Each phase of the work was meticulously carried out using high quality materials, with a "belt-and-braces" approach to assuring the new infrastructure of the house. The foundation for the new extension had to be increased to 2 meters depth, the main house walls required extensive reinforcement (due to many old cracks) and full under-pinning. A whole new roof was constructed with steel ridge-beams at the core and an innovative new stone tile roofing system.
II was living on the site during the whole build and observed a great team of professionals working seamlessly well together, with many of the disciplines being at the core of the group and an excellent relationship with their suppliers, thus minimising delays and supply issues.
The project evolved during the process with a few additions not originally planned, I found the team very flexible in providing solutions. This resulted in an amazing transformation and I now have a lovely fully functional, well insulated new home that will last for generations to come. I would strongly recommend Rooster Construction to anyone embarking on a building project (small or large).








