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Intro - My beginning
Hello and 'Thank you' for your interest in my blog.
My Name is Kellie Robbins and i'm the MD of Robbins Construction Ltd, I have started this blog as a way of documenting things such as my journey as a female director in the construction industry, on trend construction tips, general building advice and whatever may pop in to my mind. I will be keeping them short and sweet for the most part but i may feel the need to rant once in a while so please bear with me!!!
Growing up I always had a paint brush in one hand or some kind of construction toy in the other and I was always remember helping my dad around the house whenever he had a project on the go.
My father started his own construction business in 1975 the year of my birth and fated or not it seemed only natural that I would join him in some form or another in my adult years. Fast forward to 1991, I found taking calls about general building in my dads office in Edmonton north London. As the years rolled on it soon became apparent I had a natural skill in the construction industry and although it was mainly male dominated I never felt out of place or intimidated, in-fact I welcomed the challenge of being a female in a predominantly man’s world.
As my father grew older and only turning 70 last year it was only natural that one day he would be passing the baton to me. So here we are fast forward to 2020, A female boss of my own company trying to make my own name with Robbins Construction. With over 30 years in the business and an abundance of knowledge under my hat I’m ready to rock ‘n’ roll!
If you want to know more about my journey please do check back in on my blog and if you would like to be kept up to date with what we are doing, follow us on our social media platforms.
How to make a small garden look bigger in 6 easy steps
Saturday 20th June 2020
Any outdoor space is welcome, but wouldn’t it be nice to make even the smallest of gardens feel a little less cramped? A gardening experts reveals six simple ideas for how to make a small garden look bigger. From planting ideas to using mirrors, these are easy to do tips and tricks to make the most of any outdoor space. ‘By thinking outside the box and making a few small changes, you can give the illusion of a much bigger space,’ explains a Gardening Express spokesperson. ‘Or really create the extra space that you want.’ ‘Consider completely changing the layout of the space if size is something which is high up in your list of priorities.’ 1.Add Mirrors You’ve heard the phrase smoke and mirrors?…
Home Extension Step-by-Step Guide
Friday 19th June 2020
Thinking about extending to add light, space and value to your home? Here's what you need to know to enjoy a successful extension project A well-planned home extension has the potential to turn even the humblest of properties into a comfortable, stylish and light-filled home. With the right design and execution, you can create a wonderful new zone that not only transforms the way you interact with your living environment, but also adds significant value. Why extend your home? One of the big advantages of adding more space to your existing home, of course, is that you won’t have to pay stamp duty or agents’ fees – which should free up more of your budget to put into creating a truly tailored space that…
Replace this years trip abroad with the patio you always wanted
Thursday 18th June 2020
Make a simple garden or back yard beautiful and extend your living space to the outdoors. . . Gardening and the weather are both heating up right now! So now is the time to finally get off the sofa and plan for that dream patio. Many additional features also to consider are a pond, summerhouse, water feature, gazebo, pergola and mega popular now is an outdoor fireplace/ firepit for entertaining. Today we shall concentrate our blog on patio ideas. As with any building project we at Robbins Construction always adhere to the 3 P’s Preparation, Preparation, Preparation! So, when considering transforming your garden with whatever type or size of patio we suggest always to carefully plan in advance. See our gallery for inspirational…
10 Trends that will influence 2020
Thursday 11th June 2020
WITH A LITTLE INPUT FROM ROBBINS CONSTRUCTION As mentioned previously, we come across many clients with definite and distinctive ideas towards finishing touches and others who simply like to leave everything and have an almost blank canvas before giving this any thought. In order to help or even possibly create friction within households 😊 please see below the 10 trends that we at ‘Robbins Construction’ may have a greater influence with your interior design ideas than you may have initially thought. 1. Built in Seating 2. Arches 3. Fat furniture 4. Organic shapes 5. Dusty green 6. Modern wood paneling 7. Fiber Art 8. Statement Tiles 9. Indoor gardens 10. Cane detailing Conclusion Obviously, we appreciate everyone, and every households’ requirements are different, all we suggest is to try and have an open…
Next steps
Wednesday 10th June 2020
Whilst many of our clients’ fully appreciate the importance of planning ahead in relation to the finishing touches, we still come across many who seem to automatically leave this as an after thought. With the internet, social media and an abundance of both TV programmes and magazines now in mass circulation in relation to interior decor, no-body should ever be short of ideas or lack of inspiration. What Robbins Construction can bring to the party in addition to all of the above is a wealth of experience, ideas and both successes and initial failings of previous interior decor finishes. You will be surprised how colours, fabrics, tiles, electrical finishes are all constantly changing in and out of fashion as much…
Loft conversion in Chingford
Monday 8th June 2020
New enquiry regarding client looking for an experienced builder to fit a loft conversion with a reading corner. Customer had almost zero experience of building regulations and ideas re possible solutions. Our service was to break down actual requirements from the customer as to not just what was needed but also why. Essentially an extra bedroom with en-suite creating an almost separate living accommodation for when her grandson visited with his partner. Numerous design ideas were discussed and drawn out with the client taking her time to run through the possible solutions with her grandson. As with most clients the budget was vastly important not to be overstretched but the input from her grandson was clearly just as important. Meetings were held…
Client Story-Property Conversion London
Sunday 7th June 2020
A recent enquiry from an existing client with whom we helped create a modern open plan kitchen/dining area doubling the size of the ground floor of her previous home, who then decided to sell and with the profit to upscale to a much larger house in the Loughton area giving her far greater scope and potential to create a large family home in requirement of major property renovation. With this is mind, as with any of our clients we started the new project from basics with the following areas all discussed with our client. How Much Will Building an Extension Cost? The client knew from the previous project we should be allowing a budget in or around £1,000–£2,000/m2. With…