Disrepair Project
Eisenhower Drive, E6
Internal disrepair works expanded to urgent external walkway and fabric repairs — improving the property's condition and extending its service life.
Key figures
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£7,090.46
Project value
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Internal & external
Scope
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Multiple trades
Coordinated
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Safe access
Maintained
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Quality assured
Throughout
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Completed
Successfully
Project Overview
Initially instructed to undertake internal disrepair works to address defects affecting the tenant's living accommodation. During the project, further inspections identified that the external access walkway and surrounding external fabric had deteriorated significantly and required urgent remedial works.
The project was expanded to include both internal and external refurbishment works, improving the property's condition and extending its service life.
Key Challenges
- Managing internal disrepair works alongside additional external civil works.
- Maintaining safe pedestrian access for residents during walkway repairs.
- Coordinating multiple trades and sequencing works to minimise disruption.
- Responding quickly to unforeseen defects identified after commencement.
- Protecting tenants and neighbouring properties throughout internal and external works.
Project Management
A dedicated Contracts Manager oversaw the project with daily site supervision and multi-trade coordination. Additional defects were assessed and managed via CVI, the programme was updated to incorporate variations, and continuous liaison with the client ensured approvals and updates throughout.
Scope of Works — Internal
- Damp and mould treatment to affected walls and ceilings
- Plaster repairs following water damage
- Internal making good and full redecoration
- Repairs around windows and doors
- Renewal of damaged sealants
- Repairs to internal storage cupboard
- Window adjustments and repairs
- General making good works
Scope of Works — External
- Inspection of communal access walkway
- Concrete repairs and resurfacing
- Repairs to external drainage
- Repairs to rainwater goods
- External brickwork and pointing repairs
- Associated making good and reinstatement works
Our Project Delivery Process
Pre-Start Inspection
Comprehensive inspection to verify scope of works and identify existing defects.
Health & Safety Risk Assessment
RAMS prepared prior to commencement. Daily dynamic risk assessments undertaken.
Site Preparation
Scaffold, materials and logistics organised. Site set up to ensure resident safety and minimal disruption.
Works Commenced
Internal works started with careful coordination of external works and resident access.
Quality Checks Throughout
Hold-point inspections at key stages to ensure works meet specification and quality standards.
Photographic Evidence
Photos taken at each stage including hidden defects, progress and completion.
Project Signed Off at Completion
Final inspection against SOW, resident walkthrough and client sign-off completed.
Project Completion
- Final inspection against Scope of Works completed.
- Internal quality sign-off completed.
- Client inspection and approval.
- Resident walkthrough and handover.
- All documentation and photos issued and project closed out.
Services Delivered
- Disrepair Refurbishment
- Plastering & Decoration
- Damp & Mould Treatment
- Concrete Repairs & Surfacing
- Drainage Repairs
- Brickwork & Pointing
- Rainwater Goods & Repairs
Looking Ahead
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