When it fell under new management, were called in to work on this lovely Grade II listed, 17th-century inn with a beautiful, thatched roof. It needed a refresh, with painting and decorating to the exterior and giving parts of the interior a new look too. It was later decided that we would also design and install and new commercial kitchen for them as well. We wanted to make sure they had all the necessary facilities to keep delivering the delicious, hearty, meals they boast. Normally this is quite a simple task, but the building is a Grade II thatched property. With a single-phase electric supply and limited gas, options become limited. 

Prior to designing anything it’s important to understand your constraints and what the client is trying to achieve. Hi-Tech’s electrical team first carried out a load survey to work out how much electricity we had available and enquired with the utility companies as to upgrading gas and electrical supplies. Once we’d ascertained this, we then had to look at the feasibility of going through planning applications and how we would install the necessary noise and odour control, all keeping in mind the fire risk that the thatched roofing presented.