Wye Valley Renovation & Refurbishment Area of Operation

Abenhall is a tiny, ancient village in a secluded quiet valley near Mitcheldean. The parish includes the settlement of Plump Hill, on the Mitcheldean to Cinderford Road as it climbs into the high Forest.

Once part of the Westbury Hundred (which was known as Dene at the time of the 1086 Doomsday book) Abenhall is on the Flaxley to Mitcheldean Road. Originally a mining and iron making centre, it is notable for its 14th century Church of St Michael, which is built of local red sandstone and has excellent contemporary carvings relating to the Forest of Dean's industries. These include a shield bearing the arms of the Freeminers on the west wall and the fabulous mid -15th century octagonal font, that has tools of miners and metalworkers incised on its St Michaels at Abenhall sides.

St. Michael's Church - originally built as a chapel of ease, the church was expanded in the 14th century to include nave, south aisle and tower. The arms of the Freeminers can be seen on the south side of the tower and on the 18th century font. St. Michael's Church - Abenhall is 1.5 km south of Mitcheldean and is set in beautiful surroundings on the edge of the Forest. Old Parish baptism, marriage and burial registers, from 1596, are stored at the Gloucestershire Record Office.

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Spring is in the air!

After a winter of discontent, it is soon going to be a great time to take a look at the outside of your home. How's the paintwork? The render? Window frames? Weather takes its toll on all buildings, just part of the price of living in God's Country we reckon.

However, we also believe in making hay while the sun shines, so this may be an opportunity to give the outside of your property a facelift to keep it looking beautiful. Also, this will enhance the protection against the ravages of next winter. They come round like clockwork it seems.

Whether it is a full hack off and re-render job like the one in the photos, or just a quick making good of the outer shell and a lick of paint, you can be sure that it will pay dividends the next time the weather starts to look a little inclement.

It doesn't have to cost a fortune either, or cause major disruption. Our experienced team can usually complete the job in the shortest possible time, minimising the inconvenience and leaving your property spotless, so you don't even have to clean up. Give us a call or click in the header of any page to get a quick, no-obligation quote for helping to keep your home looking good, whatever the weather.

Abercraf is well known for these attractions: Waterfalls caves and close by the National Red Kite Centre.

Abercraf is also close to our base in Monmouthshire and in easy reach of our experienced team. Having worked on buildings of all ages in the area, you can be sure that your project will be carried out not only in accordance with your wishes, but also in keeping with the style of your building and the materials used in the local area.

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Christmas is coming! So is the family!

Regain the joy of cooking this Christmas

Christmas is coming and it is a time of year when many families here in the Wye Valley get ready to welcome visitors. This may be just a couple or an entire family group descending on you for the duaration.

Very often this puts a greater than normal strain on the kitchen. With more mouths to feed and a never ending stream of washing up, things that are normally taken as minor inconvenience can turn into major irritations at a time when you should be enjoying yourself.

Take a look around your kitchen. Can you see potential bottlenecks or sticking points that may just serve to tip you over the edge when working flat out to feed the family horde?

The good news is that there is still time before Christmas to re-model your kitchen. Our specialist team has all the experience needed to identify ways in which your kitchen can become not only more beautiful, but also easier to clean, more ergonomic and energy efficient. Call us on the number shown or click in the header of any page to send us an email. With a little help, when the family, with one voice, says Thank you for a lovely Christmas dinner, you can replythat it was your pleasure… and really mean it!

Aberdare is well known for these attractions: Country park fabulous indoor market and Aberdare Park home of historic motorcycle road races.

Aberdare is also close to our base in Monmouthshire and in easy reach of our experienced team. Having worked on buildings of all ages in the area, you can be sure that your project will be carried out not only in accordance with your wishes, but also in keeping with the style of your building and the materials used in the local area.

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