MERLIN HOUSING REFURBISHMENT
Project
Refurbishment of two sheltered housing schemes
Timescale
26 weeks
Value
£550,000
Location
Kingswood and Staple Hill, Bristol
CLIENT REQUIREMENTS
The internal improvement and refurbishment at two occupied sheltered housing schemes in Bristol.
The project included the full refurbishment of communal areas including, all corridors, laundry rooms, entrance areas and kitchens.
All new M&E was installed as well as soft flooring throughout. At Abraham Fry, we also fully plastered the ceilings and walls to encapsulate old asbestos.
Externally we resurfaced paths and the car parks, carried out external decorations (including soffits, fascias and guttering).
Abraham Fry House comprises of 48 apartments and Hawthorn Gardens 40, the residents were in occupancy for the duration of the project so our care and consideration of them and their needs was paramount.
SCOPE OF WORK
To undertake internal improvement & full refurbishment of the communal areas & facilities, which included; the main lounge, corridors, stairwells, guest room & en-suite, scooter store, communal wc's and external decoration.
The communal areas to the two sheltered schemes are formed at various floor levels.
Completing newly installed Kitchen and Laundry facilities.
HOW WE HELPED
Due to this being an occupied sheltered housing scheme our main priority had to be communication with the residents and staff about what we were doing and when. Taking part in ‘coffee morning’ meetings allowed us to keep an open channel of communication at all times.
Sticking to a strict schedule which was agreed by the whole of the on-site team and client allowed the occupants and staff carry on with their day to day requirements.
The building is situated in a residential area so great care was taken to avoid disturbing the local residents wherever possible, including effective management of site traffic and deliveries throughout the project.
Ensuring full project management happened naturally to turn the project around as swiftly as possible whilst still achieving our high standards and meeting the client’s needs.
THE RESULTS
A complete transformation of the building inside and out within challenging timescales.
Internally the communal areas have been given a new lease of life and allow the scheme to run more effectively on a day to day basis
Minimal snagging required on both sites due to the high workmanship and management on site.
Lighting has now become more energy efficient and economical for the homes.