30/09/2026
Project Completion - Refurbishment and extension to the Sawmills building at Church Lane, Kells, Co.Meath. Meath Co. Co.
Colum Smith Quantity Surveyors Ltd provided procurement and costing services for Blakesdeen Ltd to help them successfully secure this project in Kells, Co.Meath. We managed the commercial end of this project including monthly valuations to final account stage.
The works included the careful demolition of existing external structures and some careful demolitions to the main building including ground floor slab, stairs and external escape stairs. Repairs and refurbishment will be required to the first floor timber floor, windows, roof structure, etc. The main building will be completely refurbished and existing extensions will be re-constructed. Works will include new service installations and all associated external works including refurbishment of existing double gate at front entrance to site. New bespoke signage and wall cladding throughout, refurbishment of existing double gate at front entrance to site. New site services, structures, landscaping, concrete bespoke seating, etc new M&E works, lift installation and bespoke staircase.
Architects - OC+C Architects - credit images.
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