Social Housing
Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale for Vistry
Location
Ainsdale, UK
Client
Vistry
Completion
June 2026
Unique Feature
Affordable Housing / Extra Care

Project Overview
Project Overview
When Vistry Group began construction on The Meadows, a £29 million fully affordable housing scheme in Ainsdale, Southport, they sought trusted local partners capable of delivering at scale with precision and care. CLTK was selected to provide the complete joinery package for this ambitious development — a project that blends extra-care accommodation, family homes, and inclusive living into a cohesive, community-focused environment.
Set across a significant site off Sandbrook Road, The Meadows includes 130 homes: 90 extra-care apartments for older residents, a 12-apartment Short Term Assessment Centre for neurodiverse individuals, and a mix of houses, bungalows, and maisonettes.
The project reflects a broader partnership between Vistry, Riverside Group, Sefton Council, and Homes England — all committed to high-quality, inclusive housing. For CLTK, this was a chance to showcase joinery expertise on a project that would genuinely change lives.
The Challenge
The Meadows development introduced a number of technical and logistical challenges for the CLTK team:
Coordinating joinery works across a multi-phased site with diverse housing types and specialist accommodation including an Extra Care Facility with technical demands
Ensuring high-quality finishing while working within the strict compliance standards of extra-care and accessible housing
Seamlessly integrating with Vistry’s wider construction and delivery team across a long-term programme
Meeting energy-efficient standards and accessibility requirements across all units.
Project Highlights
Timber Frame/Studwork
Roof Structures
First Fix and Second Fix Doors and Windows
Kitchens and Fitted Furniture
Inclusive Joinery for Extra-Care and Specialist Housing
CLTK’s Comprehensive Joinery Package
CLTK Joinery Services delivered a complete, start-to-finish joinery package across the development, including:
Structural and First Fix
Timber Frame/Studwork: Structural framing for all residential units, tailored to various housing layouts
Roof Structure: Precision installation of trussed and pitched roofing systems
First Fix Doors and Windows: Framing of openings to exacting standards for airtightness and accessibility
Second Fix and Internal Finishes
Doors and Windows: Supply and installation of fire-rated and accessible door sets, external and internal
Kitchens and Fitted Furniture: Custom kitchens installed in all homes and communal areas, with specialist furniture solutions in the care facilities
Skirting, Architraves, and Finishing Joinery: Fitted with care to reflect the quality and comfort expected in modern affordable housing
Inclusive Detailing: Joinery adapted for mobility access and sensory-friendly environments in neurodiverse accommodation
What we said
“The Meadows represents the kind of project that we love working on. Yes, it’s complex and there’s a lot of technical joinery in this but it’s a scheme that matters, locally. And we’re a community-focused business. This is a job that’s more than joinery. It’s about creating homes that support independence, dignity, and connection.
“We’re especially proud of our role in shaping inclusive spaces for older and neurodiverse residents. This development proves that social housing can be built to the highest standard — and we’re honoured CLTK’s joinery work will play such a vital part.”
What they said
“CLTK brought technical excellence and personal commitment to every stage of The Meadows development. The job is still underway but their team is delivering across a wide spectrum of housing types, each with unique demands."
“Their ability to deliver consistently high standards, particularly within the extra-care and assessment centre units, made them a valuable partner on this socially significant scheme. The joinery work speaks for itself — robust, refined, and always responsive to the needs of residents.”
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