An Orangery or a Garden room can be a real bonus with the weather so unpredictable in this country. They can be a way of extending your living space, extending your garden or both and will give you a warm and comfortable space all year round.  Unlike Conservatories, which are predominantly glazed, these rooms are classed as habitable spaces and do not suffer with greatly fluctuating temperatures in the Summer and Winter months.

Orangeries & Garden rooms need to be chosen carefully as you need to be sure that it is perfect for you and your home. This is where Tuakana Ltd can help; we have experience in the planning, designing and building of Garden rooms and Orangeries.

Tuakana has lots of experience in fitting kitchens whether it is a traditional handmade farm house kitchen or a modern glossy sleek kitchen. We can install the units, worktops, appliances and carry out the electric and plumbing works too. As part of an extension or as an individual kitchen contract.

All works will be carried out to safety standards including a GAS SAFE certificate for any gas installation and an NICEIC part P domestic installation electrical certificate for any electrical work carried out.

Please contact us to discuss potential suppliers that we can put you in touch with.

If you are looking for a professional bathroom service from start to finish then we should be your first point of call. We have all the trades and can bring them in at the correct time so you do not have to deal with different people for each part of the job. We offer the complete package, tiling, electrics, plumbing, plastering and carpentry.

Our team are experienced in bathroom installations of your choice, from a traditional bathroom to a modern wet room. Whatever bathroom you are deciding on we can fit it for you.

Tuakana can deliver a new property to your exact design creating an individual home with full NHBC or CRL warranty. We have the skills to manage both modern and traditional properties, commercial and domestic.

‘Eco’ and ‘Green’ building has become very fashionable over the last couple of decades but there really are many variants to this genre. Anything that improves the quality of housing and reduces the impact of our homes on the environment we feel is a good thing. Code for sustainable homes has now been ditched but elements of its purpose have been maintained by Building Control. Insulation and air tightness of properties continues to increase which is good for your pocket as it reduces wasted energy. Renewable energy products vary from air and ground source heat pumps, biomass boilers to the most common and probably the quickest financial return Photovoltaic Solar panels.

We have carried out a very interesting project which sought to construct a large extension plus remodel a Victorian New Forest Cottage without using any products containing VOC’s. Quite a challenge and it really made us things about the everyday products around us!

If you are considering a new property or project please contact us today for a competitive free quote.

At Tuakana, we pride ourselves on our house extensions.  A lot people decide that it is better to extend their existing house rather than move.  If you like your current location and are put off by the costs of moving including, amongst other things, Stamp Duty then extend instead.  A well designed extension can help reorganise your homes layout and flow as well as adding extra space.  Whether it is a single storey extension, double or two storey extension, kitchen extension or garage conversion we can complete them all.

We can meet with you to discuss your requirements and can help you with information you need, such as the Planning process, Permitted Development, Party Wall Act, Building Regulations through to the finishing design touches. We have current Planning Permission and Building Regulations knowledge to help you through each step in the process. There are a number of restrictions within the New Forest as it is a National Park including the 30% rule which we can discuss with you. Planning is granted though!

If you are considering having an extension then please feel free to contact us to discuss your options.

Altering your internal layout to suit your lifestyle can be as effective as an extension.

Opening up two rooms to become one large, light and airy space is a popular request. Many of our clients have had their kitchens and dining rooms knocked through to create a new sociable and family friendly spaces. Open plan living and more light is key!

Load bearing walls can be removed, following structural calculations, with lintels to take the load from the previously existing wall. Adding more windows and bifold doors onto the garden is another great way to enhance a space.

If you are considering internal alterations to your home please contact Tuakana for advice and a quotation.

Having a loft converted in your house can add valuable space to your living areas as well as increasing the value of your property. Whether you have a terraced, detached or semi detached property we will skilfully compliment an extension to your existing space. A loft conversion will give you the extra space you need without the stress of having to move home and can be more cost efficient.

We can carry out joinery, plastering, electrical, plumbing and decorating and will work with you to design and build a loft conversion that you will be proud of. Our skilled team will consult with you every step of the way, your satisfaction is key to our success.

If you think your loft is not big enough to convert to a room then you will be pleased to know it’s a standard, and fairly simple process to change your roof from a side slope to a front slope (hip end to gable end, subject to planning permission) to open up your roof space. Our loft conversions come with our professional finishing touches, giving you the peace of mind you need when deciding to go ahead with any building work in your property. All work is carried out efficiently and without too much disturbance to your day to day living.

At Tuakana we are able to offer you our complete refurbishment and home improvement service, this can be for your home or other properties you have or maybe even your office. Let us take the stress out of any building project for you.

Refurbishment can include planning, drawing up detailed specifications for your project, design, supply and installation of kitchens and bathrooms, structural alterations, plastering, carpentry, electrical work, flooring, tiling and more. If it’s not listed here then just ask. We offer a complete home, office or commercial refurbishment service. From concept to completion Tuakana offer you the highest completion standards.

Tuakana can offer our customers solutions to all their hard landscaping needs. From design through to installation we are confident that we will assist in your plans to transform and complement your home with a decoratively paved area.

Predominantly we carry out Patios, Driveways and Fencing relating directly to other construction works we are carrying out on site.  A firm favourite patio material is Indian Sandstone sometimes with a granite block edging.  Driveways are usually block paved or shingle.  Shingle is permeable thus aiding drainage and works well in the Forest as it blends well with the natural surroundings.  Using a honeycomb grid system ensures the material moves far less and makes it much easier to walk and drive on.  Where there are tree roots to consider then a root protection system can be installed.  Block paving and tarmac tend to be more suited to suburban driveways.

As you would expect the groundworks are essential in order for us to start on site with site clearance, foundations, foul and surface water drainage, French drains and Sewage treatment plants (septic and cesspools too). We also like to finish a project off completely and this involves the patios, pergolas, paths and driveways. Block paving or honeycombed grid system with gravel tend to be the most popular types of driveways. We can also help with planting out shrubs and turf but tend not to get too involved with selecting the Latin named plants for you!

We are retained by the New Forests leading private school Walhampton to carry out their building projects.  Working within tight timescales to ensure the school is ready to use at the end of each term time break. The priority at Walhampton is to finish the project within the period allowed whilst also maintaining a very high standard and providing value for money.  They are extremely pleased with our service!

The Manor at Sway is another example of completing a quality project with tight timescales and value for money.  Complete ground floor refurbishment and remodeling in less than 6 weeks.  We could not be late for the Valentines day grand opening!

A recent commercial project was a very high end refurbishment for Rathbones PLC in Lymington High Street where we, as their New Forest building contractors, achieved a superb finish to meet their exacting standards. The end result is a series of very smart office, reception and meeting rooms with a coherent flow between spaces.

We have undertaken a wide range of commercial contracts including refurbishment work for Mercedes Pentagon sites, the refurbishment of twelve flats and an extension to the block for a local charity.

Tuakana has also been employed to build a new sports pavillion for Salesian College and complete the refurbishment of several buildings for both Salesian College and St Catherines Schools in Farnborough and Guildford.

Other commercial projects have included creating a mezanine office space, the conversion for change of use of a 500 square foot warehouse. We have also carried out shop fitting works for Bradbeers Department Store and have regularly been appointed for repairs and maintenance for the store.

We offer a full range of multi-trade building support, from building alterations, upgrades and refurbishment through to planned maintenance and emergency/urgent repairs. Our familiarity with the demands of undertaking repair and maintenance work in a commercial and industrial environment makes us the contractor of choice as we are used to planning and carrying out repair and maintenance work in a way which minimises the impact on your business operations.

An oak work extension or outbuilding is a quality addition to a property. Oak’s timeless charm creates instant character and appeal to a house. Our joiners have a wealth of experience in working with oak and have a great deal of enthusiasm and pride in working with a superior quality timber as the finished result of an oak extension is stunning. Oak is a sustainable building material and is very much in keeping within the New Forest area. The versatility of oak means it can be used internally or externally and whether it forms a large or small feature in your building works it will be a great choice of material.

Tuakana can provide an array of oak work:

• Oak Extensions • Oak Cladding • Oak Outbuildings • Oak Porches • Oak Worktops • Oak Stables • Oak Feature Beams • Oak Flooring • Oak Garages • Oak Car ports • Oak Trusses • Oak Gates • Oak Fencing • Oak Doors

If you are considering a side extension to your property it may look very attractive with oak cladding. This can break up the mass of a building and provides visual interest creating a juxtaposition between old and new. It can also be used effectively and cost effectively to transform an existing dull wall material.