ERMINE
OUR PORTFOLIO

Three social-rent houses in Borehamwood, including two accessible homes coordinated around the needs of their future residents.

Location
Borehamwood
Sector
Social housing
Client
Hertsmere Borough Council
Project start
August 2024
Project end
October 2025

THE PROJECT

The project replaced eighteen garages with three four-bedroom houses, parking, amenity space, new vehicle access from Caishowe Road and pedestrian access from Bracken Close. Two homes meet accessible M4(3) requirements.

CONSIDERED CHOICES

A Sigma II closed-panel timber frame supports airtightness and a lower carbon footprint. Air-source heat pumps, photovoltaic roof tiles and enhanced insulation improve energy performance.

Around £500,000 of labour and materials was placed within 25 miles. Soakaways, tree protection and local purchasing reduced wider environmental impact.

PROJECT DELIVERY

Asbestos-containing materials were removed before demolition. The narrow tree-lined access required small vehicles, protected roots and branches, just-in-time call-offs, and carefully sequenced utility trenches.

Accessible homes include hoists, platform lifts, adjustable kitchens, level-access showers and specialist appliances coordinated with the Occupational Therapist.