Wellington Close,
Walton-on-Thames
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
First stage completed in just 30 weeks with absolute minimal disruption
- Client: GCS Estate Management
- Programme: October 2018 – completed September 2020
- Contract Value: £7m
- Project Duration: Contract Period 90 weeks
PROJECT SCOPE
Originally built in the 1960’s the three mirrored blocks at Wellington Close, Walton-On-Thames consist of a ten-storey high-rise with adjoining two-storey low-rise, the blocks. Their construction consists of a concrete frame with curtain wall and brick infills. The three towers are freehold owned and accommodate a total of 132 apartments providing affordable living within the local area of Walton-On-Thames.
The scope of works comprised the design and build of complete new envelopes to all tower and spur blocks using d+b facades’ A2 – s1, d0 non-combustible cladding, a system proven for more than 30 years with zero failures or PI claims, new windows, repairs, brickwork, new roof.
Reg Smyth, Director of GCS Estate Management said:
“d+b facades are experts in their field, professional in their approach and very busy making a complex process look simple”
Robyn, resident Wellington Close said:
“I’m most impressed with the entire d+b team and the work you have all achieved. Thank you.”