The Story: What the Family Needed
An artist and a heritage conservator whose ancestral property needed urgent structural stabilization, termite remediation, and modernized luxury living spaces.
Project Scope: Lime mortar restoration, high-ceiling vintage fan integration, cast-iron spiral staircase, courtyard verandah modernization, modern ensuite bathrooms.
3 Major Problems & How We Solved Them
Severe Termite Infestation in Ancestral Roof Beams
Termites had hollowed out historic sal wood ceiling joists.
Treated existing salvageable timber with chemical pressure-injection and reinforced spans with hidden steel universal columns.
Dampness in 20-Inch Solid Brick Masonry
Old lime and surkhi brick walls showed rising damp and peeling paint.
Injected silane-siloxane chemical damp-proof course (DPC) barriers at plinth level and reapplied breathable traditional lime wash.
What We Did: Step-by-Step Execution
- Restored historic red oxide and brass-inlaid flooring in the verandahs.
- Designed a modern conservatory dining room overlooking the private garden.
- Installed luxury rainfall shower suites with vintage brass fixtures and skylights.
- Handed over in 85 working days with full documentation.
Detailed Photography
Garden verandah restored with brass inlay and comfortable cane armchairs.
Materials Used (Why They Last in Kolkata)
Key Project Takeaways
- 100% eradication of termites backed by a 10-year retreatment warranty.
- Thermal comfort improved naturally through breathable lime wall systems.
- Preserved priceless historical character while bringing 21st-century luxury.
“Restoring an 80-year-old Kolkata bungalow without destroying its soul is almost impossible. Deco Perfect showed immense reverence for the history of the house while giving us modern bathrooms and an incredible kitchen.”
Indrani & Subroto Roy
Verified Homeowners · Tollygunge, South Kolkata
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