Social Housing
Over the years the majority of the social housing work carried out by Art Contracts Ltd has been on occupied dwellings; be it for Local Authorities or Housing Associations. Art Contracts Ltd is able to communicate on all levels and is sympathetic to the concerns that a tenant may have, with many of these being elderly or having young families. Resident liaison is paramount in keeping the community informed of proceedings, and provides an opportunity for welcome feedback. We place a large emphasis on our service levels and our Continual Improvement drive is centred around the attitude and politeness of our staff and operatives, quality, sustainability and how we deal with queries or potential complaints. Upon the completion of every contract a client satisfaction form is sent out as a controlled means of measuring and monitoring such performance.
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Barming Blocks, Maidstone
Project Particulars
- Client: Golding Homes
- Form of contract: JCT Intermediate Building Works 2005
- Value: £455,000
Scope of Works
- Building envelope works to 3no. blocks of occupied residential flats. The works included:
- Removal of asbestos flue caps
- Undertaking core sample and electronic surveillance tests of the existing flat roofs.
- Flat to pitched roof conversion utilising a lightweight framing system.
- Lightweight granular coated Slate effect pitched roof coverings.
- New rain water goods.
- Carry out full CTV survey to existing drainage.
- Lintel repair works; Remove 6 courses of brickwork to head of windows, allow for rebuilding after repair works to match existing.
- New front entrance doors and side portcullis.
- Carefully remove the existing windows and remove from site.
- Replacement PVC-u, manufactured, fabricated and installed by FENSA approved companies having Quality Assurance accreditation to BS EN ISO 9000.
- New Digital TV installations.
Mulberry Parade, Hillingdon
Project Particulars
- Client: Hillingdon Homes
- Architect: Hillingdon Homes
- Form of contract: JCT Minor Building Works 1998
- Value: £290,000
- Duration: 20 weeks
Scope of Works
- Provision of safe working environment, welfare facilities and site office, all in compliance with CDM Regulations 2007.
- New build security building including CCTV System, Security Gates and Fencing
- Re-roofing of main roof and timber treatment works
- Concrete Repairs
- Installation of Door Entry System
- Telephone Cable adaptations
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- Renewal of Bin & Shed Store Doors & Roofs
- Clearance & reinstatement of gardens
- External lighting
- Creation of new pitched roof to shop canopy
- Road Markings
Councillor Lane, Stockport
Project Particulars
- Client: Stockport Homes
- Architect: NPS Stockport
- Form of contract: JCT with Contractors Design
- Value: £424,000
- Duration: 28 weeks
Scope of Works
- Provision of scaffold with safe working platform and temporary over roof. Welfare facilities and site office all in compliance with CDM Regulations 2007
- Flat to pitched roof conversions of 2 blocks consisting of 42 flats utilising a bespoke galvanised steel framing system and lightweight granular coated galvanised steel roof tiles
- Installation of new fascia & soffit
- Installation of new rainwater goods
- Upgrade of insulation to meet current building regulations
- Installation of new fire curtains between properties
- Ground works to accommodate new rainwater down pipes