SPOTLIGHT CARREG CONSTRUCTION
BUILDING ON THE EDGE Rejuvenating a Georgian home at the top of a steep cliff above the ocean was never going to be easy, but Carreg Construction Ltd wasn’t deterred
R enovating a heritage building to meet not a simple project to take on. It’s even more difficult when the Grade II listed property is situated at the top of a steep cliff with the cold ocean below. The challenges, however, didn’t deter Carreg Construction Ltd in Wales from saying yes to carrying out a large renovation on a five- storey Georgian townhouse in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, modern standards while maintaining its legacy is with breathtaking views of St Catherine’s and Caldey Islands. Known as Lexden House, on the edge of Lexden Terrace, the home was built in 1848. Regarded as exemplary Georgian townscape architecture in Wales, the building team had a lot of responsibility on their shoulders. They needed to restore this heritage property
in a way that respected its history, while making it a practical space for contemporary living. The project, like the
property itself, was extensive. Spanning five floors, including a basement that extended to a vaulted undercroft, the client wanted new courtyards on multiple levels. Meticulous planning was key, and meant the project was essentially treated as six distinct projects delivered within a three-year phased programme of works. Cliff hanger The precarious location of the property required specialist rock anchoring, and stainless steel grade netting secured to the cliff face directly beneath the property to keep people safe on the beach below. Once that was done, Carreg Construction got
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