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For a large, attractive Victorian building converted into 17 apartments in Forest Hill
Managed the Section 20 process,Completed a major works program
A specific defects report was commissioned. The report, whilst listing some of the work needed, also highlighted that due to the complexity of the roof, not all roof slopes or voids could be inspected.
Jennings and Barrett commissioned a drone survey to enable a thorough inspection of the entire roof (no easy task on the compact plot). Specialist RICS surveyors CWA, based in Sidcup, were appointed to produce the specification, manage the works and sign them off upon completion. Three roofing contractors were invited to bid for the roof refurbishment.
Experienced contractors, Capital Roofing Ltd based in Blackheath, were awarded the contract. The work included renewing lead flashings and valley gutters, installing new Velux skylights and re using the existing stained-glass windows in new hardwood frames. There was also some work to chimney stacks carried out.
Jennings and Barrett commissioned a drone survey to enable a thorough inspection of the entire roof (no easy task on the compact plot). Specialist RICS surveyors CWA, based in Sidcup, were appointed to produce the specification, manage the works and sign them off upon completion. Three roofing contractors were invited to bid for the roof refurbishment.
Experienced contractors, Capital Roofing Ltd based in Blackheath, were awarded the contract. The work included renewing lead flashings and valley gutters, installing new Velux skylights and re using the existing stained-glass windows in new hardwood frames. There was also some work to chimney stacks carried out.
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For a large purpose-built block in Wolverhampton
Full review of plumbing services and required repairs, review of all access control equipment and assessment and repairs to sprinkler system
Plumbing Issues / Escape of Water - Several occurrences of major escape of water from mains cold water system. On review it was found that due to the main riser pipes being fitted with compression fittings, the pressure from the booster pumps kicking in was causing the joints to vibrate and eventually fail.
To remedy this, we arranged for an inverter pump set controller to maintain a constant pressure and replaced all compression fittings on the main risers with soldered fittings to prevent any further issue. Following completion of the works no further occurrences of escape of water.
Security - Due to vandalism, access control systems to the block had been damaged and were not functioning.
A review was undertaken with a specialist access control contractor, repairs were completed, and anti-vandal equipment was fitted to ensure security going forward.
Fire Equipment Repairs - The block was fitted with a sprinkler system for all flats in the top 3 floors of the building which was not operational.
A specialist contractor was appointed to air test the system before refilling. It was found that a section of pipe had been installed externally by the developers that had not been lagged. When the system was originally commissioned the pipes had frozen causing them to split.
Sections of pipe were replaced, correctly lagged and the system was recommissioned.
To remedy this, we arranged for an inverter pump set controller to maintain a constant pressure and replaced all compression fittings on the main risers with soldered fittings to prevent any further issue. Following completion of the works no further occurrences of escape of water.
Security - Due to vandalism, access control systems to the block had been damaged and were not functioning.
A review was undertaken with a specialist access control contractor, repairs were completed, and anti-vandal equipment was fitted to ensure security going forward.
Fire Equipment Repairs - The block was fitted with a sprinkler system for all flats in the top 3 floors of the building which was not operational.
A specialist contractor was appointed to air test the system before refilling. It was found that a section of pipe had been installed externally by the developers that had not been lagged. When the system was originally commissioned the pipes had frozen causing them to split.
Sections of pipe were replaced, correctly lagged and the system was recommissioned.
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For a large, attractive Victorian building converted into 17 apartments in Forest Hill
Managed the Section 20 process,Completed a major works program
For a large purpose-built block in Wolverhampton
Full review of plumbing services and required repairs, review of all access control equipment and assessment and repairs to sprinkler system