These 2 blocks of flats have been suffering from structural movement for many years.  In recent years the drains have been repaired, trees removed and the ground beneath the foundations injected by Geobear.

The external walling of both blocks has cracked and requires repair.  The internal damage appears to be limited to Flats 3 and 7.

Both No. 3 and No. 7 are currently occupied.

The works within the flats will be disruptive and the tenants will need to be temporarily rehoused.

Award of contract to ODS to undertake work at odd numbered properties 1 – 23 Pickett Avenue, Wood Farm, for the value of circa £70k (plus a contingency).

This roughly sub-divides as follows:

·         Crack repairs to external brickwork:  £25,000

·         Internal crack repairs and redecorations to flat No. 3:  £24,000

·         Internal crack repairs and redecorations to flat No. 7:  £21,000

Property Services identified the requirement for these works following condition surveys which listed a number of properties (houses and flats) which were suffering structural damage.

The works will include:

Locally repairing cracking to external brickwork

·         Crack repairs to internal walls and ceilings of Flats 3 and 7

·         Internal redecorations to all affected rooms

The structural movement appears to have been arrested by undertaking the tree reductions and drainage repairs, the above ground structure now requires repair.

All works are required for the prevention of further deterioration to the flats.

Stephen Clarke, Head of Housing Services.