Case study

The Mansions

Overview

Client Name: Churchill Estates Management Ltd

Project Duration: 4 weeks

Project Value: £20,000

Scope of work

Following inspections, Hollmark completed remedial improvements to apartment front doors and communal fire doors throughout the development. Works comprised gap adjustments to doorsets, replacement hinges, installation of compliant signage and the addition of timber lipping to achieve the required gap tolerances and maintain effective fire resistance.

In addition, firestopping remedial works identified during passive fire protection inspections were completed within communal areas, alongside further inspections to apartments that had not been accessible during previous assessments.

All fire door remedial works were completed in accordance with the requirements of the BM TRADA Q-Mark Fire Door Maintenance Scheme (Q-Mark 058). Repairs were undertaken using Accepted Repair Techniques (ARTs), ensuring all remedial measures met recognised industry standards while maintaining the fire performance and compliance of the doorsets.

Site Overview

The Mansions is an over 55’s residential development comprising 28 apartments across three storeys. Hollmark were appointed by Churchill Estates Management Ltd following Section 20 consultation to deliver a package of passive fire protection improvements throughout the building. The project focussed on enhancing compartmentation within communal areas, undertaking firestopping remediation and improving the compliance and performance of fire doors across the development.

On Site Challenges

The original surveys did not fully reflect the condition of several doorsets at the time of delivery. To address this, Hollmark carried out on site assessments to validate findings, refine the scope where necessary and identify any additional measures required to achieve compliance.

Limited access to several apartments during earlier inspections resulted in incomplete survey information. To address this, Hollmark undertook additional fire door surveys, allowing a more accurate assessment and ensuring all required remedial works were identified.

Outcome

Through a coordinated programme of fire door upgrades, firestopping remediation and targeted inspections, Hollmark enhanced the passive fire protection measures throughout the development. The completed works improved compliance, strengthened compartmentation and contributed to the ongoing safety of residents and the building as a whole.

Questionnaire completed on behalf of Churchill Estates

Overall, how satisfied were you with the delivery of the fire door replacement project?

10/10, Mark said he was really satifisfied with Hollmark’s delivery of the FD project and that it was managed and handled well. It scares him to think what it would have been like with another contractor.

Would you be happy to work with us again or recommend us for similar works?

Mark would like to work with us again and said we are his top/ easiest contractor to work with.