History

With eight acres of roof space to maintain and monitor, The London Facilities Management Company was commissioned to undertake works to prevent leaks due to ageing fabric.  We completed surveys of all roofs, gutters and water handling systems and then fitted a new roof membrane, re-configured drainage whilst ensuring the collection of priceless paintings beneath was kept secure.  Project was undertaken over three months.

Approach

With only 11 weeks allocated for the entire project and 1 week of mobilisation, it was imperative to ensure that the full team and service partners were able to commit at short notice to works. Our immediate concern was to secure various galleries from water ingress. 

Having secured site, we developed a safe access strategy to include investigation, repair and remedial works.

Figures

Six Figure Budget

12 weeks of Works

Over 500 Man-days of specialist labour (Abseilers, Plumbers, Roofers, Working-at-Height technicians, HSE Management, Scaffolders, Decorators) delivered with 10 days-notice, completed on time and on budget.

Added Value

Additional sources of water ingress identified and remedied.

No disturbance to Museum staff and conservation team.

Flexible working hours.

No damage sustained to artefacts after emergency repairs completed.

Work Summary 

After an initial period of surveying and reporting, which gave rise to additional defects being discovered, the project was delivered to the very tight time-frames and to the original budget.  Works encompassed: roofing, drainage, pipe lining, abseiling, scaffolding, plastering, heritage restoration, painting, decorating, detailed carpentry, structural engineering.

Results

The Museum was ready to re-open the galleries to the public with a fully renovated exhibition space and new roof in just three months.  Warranties for roofing and gutter lining provide a 25 year guarantee on the works.  All delivered on schedule with minimal impact to stakeholders.