Federation of Master Builders

The Guild of Master Craftsmen

Mr Alan Norton

Hello, my name is Alan Norton,Welcome to Equilibrium Building Solutions Ltd. Equilibrium was established in April 2010, a family business with strong values, with a focus on excellent customer service. Having been involved in construction most of my working life, I decided to start my own business and do it my way! My construction journey began at the school workshop. Little did I know then that I would move on to becoming a carpenter in my adult life! I’ve had the privilege of working on some very prestigious projects in the Southeast.From high-end residential developments to bank &amp; restaurant fit-outs, 5-star hotels, the shell building &amp; Waterloo house, including Canary Wharf in the famous docklands development back in the day! I’ve travelled the country working on a wide range of niche projects, including building sound recording studios.With the arrival of my first two children (Harriet &amp;Tom), I was given the opportunity to work for a small building contractor in South London. Rob and I would be fitting luxury kitchens &amp; bathrooms in some of the most desirable properties in London.As his company grew, we moved onto large-scale renovations, it was here that my passion was realised. I was promoted to Contracts manager, and my role was crucial to the smooth delivery of any given project.I relished this opportunity and excelled in my new role.I enjoyed the pressure, but enjoyed the journey and the end results even more! As the company grew even further, we were tasked with working at many private hospitals in London, including the famous Harley Street community.Deadlines were important and had to be met; this is where my earlier shop-fitting experience came into play. Long hours and working under pressure were my new default mode. Moving on 5 years, the company moved in a new direction. Home insurance, property repairs &amp; restoration were the new order for some of the biggest giants in the insurance industry!With hundreds, if not thousands, of live jobs on the system at any given time, customer service was Paramount! It was here that I really learned the importance of keeping customers up to date on timings and developments.The nature of the work was vast; collision impacts, water ingress, house fires, subsistence, and storm damage were all part of the day-to-day operations.It was here that I gained invaluable accolades for asbestos awareness, health and safety, and how to manage a large team of 20+ contractors. The reinstatement works covered all aspects of the construction skillsets. From structural repairs, crack stitching, roofing, brickwork &amp; rendering to internal fit outs to include new hardwood flooring &amp; restoration, kitchens, bathrooms, plasterwork, cornices &amp; decoration.It felt like we were the 5th emergency service at times. Fast forward 7 years, and we got the incredible news of our third child, our daughter Daisy.It would be 8 years later ( 2010) before we moved to Hastings, East Sussex. This was a BIG move for us as a family, but I was determined to make it work!For a few years, I travelled backwards &amp; forward to London until I built up my own client base here in Hastings. The people of East Sussex have supported me from the very start to this present day! We have worked for some of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and the properties are amazing too. Living and working in and around Hastings definitely had an impact on the type of property I wanted to work on!Period home renovations, renovations &amp; extensions are definitely where my passion resides.Not only do they look amazing, but they were built to last and offer unlimited potential opportunity to remodel &amp; renovate.Our USP is simple…. Deliver a good customer experience, with good communication throughout, with great workmanship as standard.Today we are heading towards our 16th year in business, and our client base is growing. People usually come to us from a recommendation; however, if you would like to see what we get upto on a regular basis, please check out our Instagram page @equilibriumWe are based in Hastings, East Sussex, covering the surrounding areas within a 20-mile radius. If you’re looking to renovate, restore, refurbish, remodel, or increase the size of your home, we would love to hear from you. Equilibrium offers a complete project management building service as standard. Whether it&#39;s design &amp; build or a full restoration project, we have the know-how to deliver your project to the very highest of standards.For your peace of mind, we are proud members of Checkatrade.com, Federation of Master Builders &amp; The Guild of Master Craftsmen. Summary of our services....<ul><li>Specialist Period property renovations.</li><li>Period Property Restoration</li><li>Regency, Victorian &amp; Edwardian</li><li>Conservation, Grade 1 &amp; 2</li><li>Lime pointing, cornices.</li><li>Refurbishments.</li><li>Remodelling/ Structural alterations.</li><li>Extensions/ Conversions. ( Architects &amp; planning applications).</li><li>Interior Design</li><li>Kitchens &amp; Bathrooms/ En-suites</li><li>Carpentry &amp; Joinery</li><li>Plastering</li><li>Painting &amp; Decorating/ wallpaper fitting</li><li>Bespoke garden buildings.</li><li>Brickwork / Patio &amp; drives</li><li>Plumbing</li></ul>We look forward to hearing from you.

Structural steel frame & glazing 

Floor restoration & decorations 

External restoration Grade 2 period home in Rye

Exposed chimney breast lime work & brick soldier course

Garden steps & patio

Showroom transformation 

Kitchen installation 

Sash & casement window restoration

External repairs & refurbishment 

Luxury bathroom 

Staircase restoration Edwardian home

External facelift 

Edwardian kitchen renovation 

Georgian period home restoration 

Kitchen renovation 

Patio 

New staircase & structural alterations 

Master bedroom 

Period cornice

Kitchen renovation & structural alterations 

Structural alterations 

Period renovation of a Victorian property

Luxury ensures 

bathrooms & ensuites

period renovation

Renovation project

loft extension

Garage conversion

Basements conversion

2 bed apartment renovation

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Equilibrium building solutions Ltd

New fibreglass roof, fascias, soffit and new double glazed bay windows fitted to front elevation,builders in Hastings East Sussex

 builders in Hastings East Sussex, front elevation completed

Builders in Hastings Bexhill East Sussex,front elevation before works started

property renovation project

photo of new frontage and external painting, builders in Hastings East Sussex

studio all painted and 2nd fix electrics complete,builders in Hastings East Sussex

photo of completed kitchenette and compact storage,builders in Hastings East Sussex

new compact shower ensuite,builders in Hastings East Sussex

Floor laid with furniture and fittings,builders in Hastings East Sussex

builders, decorators in Hastings east Sussex, new blinds and furniture

photo of existing frontage,builders in Hastings East Sussex

early stages, setting out future layout,builders in Hastings East Sussex

shop conversion to studio apartment project

Restoration to bridge balustrades

Period renovation project

landscaping, builders in Hastings East Sussex Finished photo showing brick steps, patio, fencing, turfing

Equilibrium Building Solutions Ltd

Landscaping, builders in Hastings East Sussex,stepping stones, patio, and sandstone salvaged from ground works

Landscaping,builders in Hastings East Sussex

Landscaping Builders in Hastings,Trenches excavated and marked out ready for concrete pour

Landscaping, builders in Hastings East SussexConcrete footings with rebar for retaining walls and steps 

steps leading to patio underway landscaping, builders in Hastings East Sussex

Patio and steps nearly complete,landscaping, builders in Hastings East Sussex

photo of the rear inaccessible garden before works started landscaping, builders in Hastings East Sussex

photo of site before works started landscaping, builders in Hastings East Sussex

Garden cinema with landscaping

hips being bedded in

all works carried out by Equilibrium building solutions with in house tradesmen

concrete footings for build using digger in East Sussex

setting out for proposed building as agreed by planning department

completed roof from inside with breathable felt fitted

roof batten and tiling under way

finished photo

roof tiling complete

New build farm building

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builders, decorators in Hastings east sussex,completed works photo

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builders, decorators in Hastings east sussex,brickwork replaced and toothed in

Extensive renovation project

Completed photo, builders,decorators in Hastings east sussex

Completed photo, builders in Hastings east sussex

photo of finished lead porch,builders, decorators in Hastings east sussex

close up of finished lead replacement of balconies,builders in Hastings East Sussex

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Railings removed, prepared with primer,builders decorators in Hastings East Sussex

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Builders in Hastings East Sussex.This project involved new window, tanking,all new electrics,plastering,decorating, tiling and a new kitchen                        

Builders in Hastings East Sussex,photo of completed job

Builders in Hastings East Sussex,kitchen located within the basement of this terraced property suffered water ingress to walls and floors.

more stripping out,builders in Hastings East Sussex

Internal renovation project with new kitchen

Lead flashings 

Period Edwardian external restoration  

Contemporary extensions & internal refurbishment

Close up photo of the new installation 

Temporary boarding 

Structural steel & Alterations for Bi-folding doors

Bathroom

Structural opening

Victorian renovation & restoration 

Rear extension & retaining wall, to include bespoke external staircase & premium decking

Garden transformation in the heart of Hastings Old Town 

I am very pleased with work carried out. The initial site visit was very helpful and the estimate provided clear works to be carried out. There was good communication throughout the work period. The staff working on-site were conscientious, friendly and good humoured. The site was kept tidy at all times. The completed work was to a high standard and I was impressed with their attention to detail.

Retaining wall repairs

A direct quote from a neighbours, says it all about the work Equilibrium put in to our project. We were renovating our property (Old Town): external render, paintwork, external walls, fencing, patio, landscaping, metalwork, drainage, guttering, flat roof, cladding. Quite a to-do list and range of works. Equilibrium were equal to it all. Bad weather across the autumn and winter hampered progress but they persevered to deliver a high-quality finish. We got to know Alan and his team well - a pleasure to work with. personable, courteous, 'the tidiest builders we've seen'.  Highly recommended.

'You can tell the builders put a lot of love into this work'

alan a very helpful chap turned out the work involved going through insurance but he very kindly talked us through what we had to do, arrived 24 after phoning for qoute very prompt. would not hesitate to call when we need work doing excellent many thanks

excellent prompt

Alan was very gentle with us, and happy to go into detail with us about every part of the work.  Its hard to explain but it felt like being looked after by family. He made sure we understood each product, each piece of work and talked through any difficult bits. The finish is excellent, we've had lots of compliments. He was also very upfront where something may need revisiting later.

We are 100% having him back for any future work. A safe pair of hands all through and reasonable quotations that reflect his commitment to good materials and workmanship.

Exterior works: repair and paint render, repointing.

Al and his team completed our extension and decking area. Their workmanship is second to none and all finished to a high standard. The team are lovely and go above and beyond. They kept us well informed all the way, even when they found some underlying issues we weren’t aware of they weren’t phased and completed the job on budget.

Genuine and skilled builders

I had a very large extension to my original patio.   The work is first class and even more important to me was how they respected my original patio, driveway and gardend etc making sure everything was left clean and tidy.  They care about what they deliver and their work ethic was impressive.
All the builders were really nice and there was great communication - they involved me in everything that needed my input.
I would have these builders back without question.
Thanks guys it was a pleasure and loving my very much extended patio.

Super happy with these builders - they do great work and care.

Average score based on 7 reviews in the last 12 months

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Equilibrium Building Solutions Ltd | Builder | Hastings | Checkatrade

Hello, my name is Alan Norton,Welcome to Equilibrium Building Solutions Ltd.Equilibrium was established in April 2010, a family business with strong values, with a focus on excellent customer service.Having been involved in construction most of my working life, I decided to start my own business and do it my way!My construction journey began at the school workshop. Little did I know then that I would move on to becoming a carpenter in my adult life!I’ve had the privilege of working on some very prestigious projects in the Southeast.From high-end residential developments to bank &amp; restaurant fit-outs, 5-star hotels, the shell building &amp; Waterloo house, including Canary Wharf in the famous docklands development back in the day!I’ve travelled the country working on a wide range of niche projects, including building sound recording studios.With the arrival of my first two children (Harriet &amp;Tom), I was given the opportunity to work for a small building contractor in South London.Rob and I would be fitting luxury kitchens &amp; bathrooms in some of the most desirable properties in London.As his company grew, we moved onto large-scale renovations, it was here that my passion was realised.I was promoted to Contracts manager, and my role was crucial to the smooth delivery of any given project.I relished this opportunity and excelled in my new role.I enjoyed the pressure, but enjoyed the journey and the end results even more!As the company grew even further, we were tasked with working at many private hospitals in London, including the famous Harley Street community.Deadlines were important and had to be met; this is where my earlier shop-fitting experience came into play. Long hours and working under pressure were my new default mode.Moving on 5 years, the company moved in a new direction.Home insurance, property repairs &amp; restoration were the new order for some of the biggest giants in the insurance industry!With hundreds, if not thousands, of live jobs on the system at any given time, customer service was Paramount!It was here that I really learned the importance of keeping customers up to date on timings and developments.The nature of the work was vast; collision impacts, water ingress, house fires, subsistence, and storm damage were all part of the day-to-day operations.It was here that I gained invaluable accolades for asbestos awareness, health and safety, and how to manage a large team of 20+ contractors.The reinstatement works covered all aspects of the construction skillsets.From structural repairs, crack stitching, roofing, brickwork &amp; rendering to internal fit outs to include new hardwood flooring &amp; restoration, kitchens, bathrooms, plasterwork, cornices &amp; decoration.It felt like we were the 5th emergency service at times. Fast forward 7 years, and we got the incredible news of our third child, our daughter Daisy.It would be 8 years later ( 2010) before we moved to Hastings, East Sussex.This was a BIG move for us as a family, but I was determined to make it work!For a few years, I travelled backwards &amp; forward to London until I built up my own client base here in Hastings.The people of East Sussex have supported me from the very start to this present day!We have worked for some of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and the properties are amazing too.Living and working in and around Hastings definitely had an impact on the type of property I wanted to work on!Period home renovations, renovations &amp; extensions are definitely where my passion resides.Not only do they look amazing, but they were built to last and offer unlimited potential opportunity to remodel &amp; renovate.Our USP is simple….Deliver a good customer experience, with good communication throughout, with great workmanship as standard.Today we are heading towards our 16th year in business, and our client base is growing.People usually come to us from a recommendation; however, if you would like to see what we get upto on a regular basis, please check out our Instagram page @equilibriumWe are based in Hastings, East Sussex, covering the surrounding areas within a 20-mile radius. If you’re looking to renovate, restore, refurbish, remodel, or increase the size of your home, we would love to hear from you.Equilibrium offers a complete project management building service as standard. Whether it&#39;s design &amp; build or a full restoration project, we have the know-how to deliver your project to the very highest of standards.For your peace of mind, we are proud members of Checkatrade.com, Federation of Master Builders &amp; The Guild of Master Craftsmen.Summary of our services....Specialist Period property renovations.Period Property RestorationRegency, Victorian &amp; EdwardianConservation, Grade 1 &amp; 2Lime pointing, cornices.Refurbishments.Remodelling/ Structural alterations.Extensions/ Conversions. ( Architects &amp; planning applications).Interior DesignKitchens &amp; Bathrooms/ En-suitesCarpentry &amp; JoineryPlasteringPainting &amp; Decorating/ wallpaper fittingBespoke garden buildings.Brickwork / Patio &amp; drivesPlumbingWe look forward to hearing from you.

Why use us? We love what we do! We are good at what we do! We will make your building experience an enjoyable one! 25 years experience.

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