Vacant Residential Building Clearance & Security Works
Initial Problem
A vacant residential apartment building required extensive clearance, maintenance and remedial works to prepare the property for its next stage. Abandoned furniture, appliances, rubbish and other items were found across individual flats, the basement and bin store.
The building also had areas affected by pigeon activity, water-damaged kitchen units and mouldy plasterboard. Leaking balcony roof areas required temporary protection, while unsecured windows and doors created a risk of unauthorised access and vermin entering the property.
Work Completed
Our team carried out a coordinated programme of clearance, cleaning, maintenance and security works throughout the building.
All loose items, furniture, clothing, appliances and other belongings were removed from each flat and disposed of, along with redundant items and rubbish from the basement and bin store.
Areas affected by pigeon activity were cleaned, with guano and carcasses removed and measures installed to help prevent further access.
Water-damaged kitchen units and mould-affected plasterboard were removed to prepare the affected areas for future repair or refurbishment.
To help reduce water ingress, a double layer of 1200-gauge polythene was installed beneath paving slabs on the leaking balcony roof areas. The areas were water tested on completion.
Finally, 18mm OSB board was installed over external windows and doors throughout the building to improve security and help prevent unauthorised access and vermin entry.
Outcome
The property was cleared of abandoned items and waste, with contaminated and water-damaged materials removed. Temporary protection was installed to the leaking balcony roof areas, while the building was secured to reduce the risk of further access.
By coordinating multiple requirements through one programme of works, Trades 247 helped make the vacant property cleaner, safer and more secure, ready for its next stage of maintenance or refurbishment.
Talk To Our Team Today
Contacting Trades 24/7 about our services is a breeze. Simply give us a call on 0330 090 4247.
Our phone lines are manned 24/7 and our friendly & knowledgeable staff are ready to assist you through the process, step by step. Whether you’re experiencing an emergency, need routine maintenance, or have questions about our services, we’re here to help.
