Longford and Bell Court Major Works

Longford Court and Bell Court are two residential blocks (high rise and medium rise buildings, Longford is16 floors and Bell is 4 floors in some parts and 5 floors in others). Summary of Works to be carried out at Longford Court:•Replacement of roof covering and associated balustrades, upstands and gulleys; •Replacement of all external windows and balcony doors;•Replacement of all bathrooms and associated services and decorations to Barnet Homes specifications;•Replacement of all kitchens and associated services and decorations to Barnet Homes specifications; •Reviewing and replacement of ventilation systems within flats as necessary to ensure appropriate environmental conditions; •Redecoration of all communal spaces, using appropriate fire rated coverings;•Surveying and reporting on the structural condition of the existing balconies; •Structural specification of remedial works to balconies, as informed by the survey and report; •External façade remedials, where necessary; •New flow and return heating main risers through the building to allow for a central plant option in future due to existing gas installations within the flat;. •Replacement of above ground drainage systems;•Replacement of rising and down service water mains including main plant and tanks;•Installation of new flat ventilation systems to improve air quality and heat recovery; and •Installation of new air quality sensors within the flats. Summary of works to be carried out Bell Court: •Structural repairs to flat balconies and communal balconies and handrails including re-covering for drainage run off; •Replacement of weatherproof coverings to balconies; •Replacement of balustrades, handrails etc to communal balconies and flat balconies; •Structural repairs to communal staircase including construction of handrails; •Redecoration of handrails and common areas in staircases; •Structural repair, if required, to the canopy street side above the shops including repair/replacement of coverings and drainage;