Lumen Housing Case Studies
Lumen has a development focus that supports wider regeneration out-comes and dilution of existing poor quality private rented sector (PRS) stock. Our objective is to offer high-quality, affordable housing as a better option for local residents. Our conversion projects are bespoke, bringing new purpose to existing redundant or poor quality buildings, turning them into high standard, fit for purpose homes for the 21st Century.
3 Bed End Terraced – South Shore
Situated within the heart of Blackpool this property had been neglected prior to acquisition. It was in poor condition and in need of major refurbishment.
Initial works were undertaken to remove the outbuilding with an aging asbestos roofing which was removed in a controlled environment.
The property benefited from a full electrical rewire, new windows and doors were installed and a new kitchen and bathroom. The property was fully decorated throughout to bring it back into occupation.
Previously the property had a poor EPC rating therefore careful consideration was undertaken through the development stage with the aim to improve energy efficiency of the property. This was achieved through the installation of a new heating system, extensive works were carried out to the floors and walls by installing new insulation and the lighting was upgraded. With these measures implemented the energy performance of this property was improved to a ‘C’ rating.
The refurbishment was completed in January 2024 and has provided another good quality, affordable, family home that meets decent homes standard and local housing demand.
4 x Pictures (2 prior to works being undertaken and 2 after works have been completed)
–
3 Bed Mid Terraced House – Central Area
Situated within the heart of Blackpool this property was in need of major refurbishment to bring it up to Decent Homes Standard and back into occupation.
Prior to acquisition we identified that the property was suffering from damp to all ground floor walls and a full damp course would be required to eradicate the issue. The kitchen and bathroom were in desperate need of replacement and the EPC rating prior to works being undertaken was a “G”.
Works were undertaken to improve the energy efficiency of the property, this was achieved by installing internal wall and loft insulation, new windows and external doors and a new central heating system was installed with adequate efficiency controls. On completion of the energy efficiency upgrade works the EPC rating was improved to a ‘C’.
Internally a new kitchen and bathroom was installed, the property was decorated throughout and new floor coverings were fitted. External works were undertaken to the roof was and the rear yard was modernised.
The refurbishment was completed in spring 2024 and has provided another good quality, affordable, family home that meets Decent Homes Standard and local housing need.
4 x Pictures (2 prior to works being undertaken and 2 after works have been completed)
