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When people think about renovating a home, they often focus on the visible outcomes — finishes, layouts, materials, and budgets. What is far less visible, but just as critical, is communication. In our experience, the success or failure of a project is rarely down to one dramatic mistake; it is usually the result of small misunderstandings and miscommunication compounding over time. Clear, consistent communication is not a “soft skill” in construction. It is a core part of de

“It was a dark and stormy night and the boatswain said, captain tell us a tale” ... ... no, actually that's just for flavour, it wasn't a dark and stormy night - it was The Great Depression otherwise known as the credit crunch of 2008, but you could say it was a metaphorical stormy night rather than an actual one that sets off this story… So let's cast our mind back to 2012 when our director Mark had just purchased an "exciting" property. It was a dark & cold February, roug

Sash Window Restoration in Upwey – Reviving Timber Beauty in Period Homes Every home tells a story, and this project started with a...

At Upcycle Interiors Ltd , the seed of our idea was planted through necessity. Like many homeowners, we faced the frustration of trying...

What We've Been Up To We were contacted by a repeat customer who originally found us on Facebook, needing help with some painting work in Weymouth. Our client had a "painter" come in and leave her project like this... no sanding, no cleaning, no prep! wardrobe not moved and wall not painted behind it, no caulk used, awful masking tape used which was completely ineffective for the cutting in, walls need another coat, skirting not painted under the radiator.... because a bin wa

At Upcycle Interiors, we’re passionate about repairing, restoring, refurbishing, and renovating existing properties. Our ethos is simple:...

What We've Been Up To We were contacted through our website form by a customer who found us through a word of mouth recommendation,...

From Drab to Fab: Full Flat Renovation with Stunning Results in Weymouth Back in November, a local customer spotted our posts on Nextdoor...

Our client approached u s through our website contact form a fter finding us on Google . A cord had broken on their sash window in the...

Our Weymouth client contacted us via WhatsApp after learning about us via a word-of-mouth recommendation, initially asking if we could...

Our client in Weymouth found us via a Google search and reached out to request a refurbishment of their courtyard. We were happy to get...

Our Dorchester client approached us via email regarding a traditional sash window repair after being let down by all the other local...

Our client in Osmington found us when they saw one of our corex advertising boards in Upwey at an "Open Garden" event. We have agreed a...

Decorating (wallpapering) is something we don't get much demand for here at UIL - but how refreshing it is! These two feature walls...

Our client in Winfrith Newburgh found us with a Google search a year ago when they asked us to build them a log cabin. Since then we...

Our client approached us during the summer after a word-of-mouth recommendation from a previous repeat customer. She wanted a kitchen...

Are you a savvy homeowner in Weymouth looking to enhance the value and beauty of your property? If so, you're in the right place! Home...

Are you looking to give your home a fresh new look without breaking the bank? DIY home renovation projects are a great way to upgrade...

So much has happened ! I took the plunge: quit my full-time  (secure) job so I could set up professionally.  In June 2018 we were finally...

Life has been busy here at Upcycle Interiors! We have been working round the clock on a 3 bedroom 1930's house renovation in South East...