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October 2024 - Door Painting
Our client found us when they saw one of our corex advertising boards in Upwey.
They had a long (2 pages of A4) to do list for us of small niggles and tasks to complete following their house move.Our team flew through the list - this week we painted two doors and a handrail.
October 2024 - Guttering Repair
Our client found us through a Google search and got in touch via WhatsApp (07971461101).
They enlisted us with repairing a malfunctioning built in dishwasher cabinet. While on site they requested our help with repairing some leaking gutters - they had scaffolding access for other works so we quickly jumped on the opportunity before the scaffolding was taken down.
Meet The Team - Personnel Manager Carla
Did you know that Upcycle Interiors Ltd has a 4th team member?
Carla, who is UIL's Personnel Manager, was actually the 2nd UIL employee, being one of the key driving forces behind the business.
She works tirelessly behind the scenes as a PA, taking on many day-to-day tasks and administration.
Her official team title is Personel Manager, but Carla is also involved in business development and provides consultancy services.
You'll see her car out and about in its "classic UIL silver grey" colour - adorned with the familiar Upcycle Interiors signage.
Upcycling an Oak Mantelpiece
As part of our company's 6th birthday celebrations, our team added some of these oak candle holders to our gift bags.
Each candle holder was crafted from an upcycled piece of oak mantelpiece, then hand finished before being gifted.
UIL also creates bespoke furniture and home decor when not out on refurbishment jobs, so watch for more handcrafted items available in the future!
Property Maintenance Checklist - Autumn/Winter
So what happened to summer? It seemed to fizzle out around mid July…. It's that time of year when a little maintenance goes a long way, recently we have had a lot of call-outs to repair/fix blocked or broken gutters and downpipes recently.
September 2024 - Landscaping in Lanehouse
This client found us via a word of mouth recommendation. She asked for our landscaping skills to improve an area of her garden which contained decking in a shaded corner.
How to Upcycle A Van
It's our 6th birthday, so we treated ourself to a new-to-us van. Follow our progress as we upcycle it!
The 'new-to-us' van needed a bit of TLC as well as fitting it with racking for our materials and tools, so Mark and Jason spent some time giving it some love. It needed some oil, grease and generally a good upcycling (which we are pro's at!) and created the racking ourselves.
It now is the newest team member and it certainly looks the part now it has it's new signage too!
Upcycle Interiors Ltd is 6 Years Old!
Back in 2018, Upcycle Interiors was born as a business venture of Mark and Carla Ellery. Mark, who is architecturally trained, created the business out of his lifelong love for renovating and designing, and left the big city to return to his hometown of Weymouth with his young family to grow his business.
Now, in 2024, the business has grown to a team of 4 permanent team members.
October 2024 - Handyman Services in Osmington
Our client found us when they saw one of our corex advertising boards in Upwey.
They had a long (2 pages of A4) to-do list for us of small niggles and tasks to complete following their house move.
September 2024 - Kitchen Renovation
Our client approached us during the summer after a word-of-mouth recommendation from a previous repeat customer.
She wanted a kitchen makeover with a “light touch”. We managed to completely overhaul the kitchen while she was still able to use it every day.
Upcycle Interiors' Updated Waste License
The Environment Agency certify that the following information is entered in the register which they maintain under regulation 28 of the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011.
About The Creator of Upcycle Interiors
Hi, my name is Mark; architecturally trained for 7 years, I now move between the drawing board, CAD station, drill, hammer and saw.
I no longer confine my lifelong passion, refined style and creativity to sketches and drawings; I see projects through from conception to completion...
Another New Member Joins the UIL Team
UIL is growing once more! Let's welcome Lisa to the team. Lisa joins us as our marketing manager.
What to do with your old blender - upcycle it!
When you have a kitchen tool that's on it's way out, give it a new lease of life by upcycling it into a paint mixing tool!
Welcome To Our Newest Team Member
Contract signed, sealed, delivered... join us in welcoming Jason to the UIL team!
How To Repair Peeling Paint
This is my tried and tested method for repairing areas of peeling paint without resorting to scraping the entire wall!
Scribing a Worktop: What It Is, Why It’s Used, and When to (or not) Do It
If you’re embarking on a kitchen renovation or installing new countertops, you might encounter the term "scribing." This technique is essential for achieving a perfect fit between your worktop and the adjacent surfaces. Let’s dive into what scribing is, why it’s important, and when to do it.
How to find the correct height for garden fences
It's summer and we are all rushing outside to improve our garden spaces while the sun is shining. But before we start on the aesthetics of the garden we need to make sure it is safe and secure, and sometimes that means starting with replacing the fence.
But this is where it can get confusing...
