Published: Wednesday 20 September 2023
Our Major works team have been hard at work over the past seven months giving The Sandhills a much-needed makeover!
Back in January, we embarked on an ambitious major works programme to replace the decaying windows and upgrade the communal areas to save energy and reduce bills for our residents where possible.
During the seven months, our partner on the project, Mitie, worked to deliver an array of upgrades to the building including:
- Vital roof repairs
- Installing double-glazed windows
- Installing new balcony doors
- Replacing the canopy roof
- Redecorating the communal areas, including upgrading the lighting
- Removing Asbestos
- Renewing the gutters
- Repairing the brickwork where needed
- Renewing the sleeper beds and planters
- New bin store space and fire curtains in the loft space.
Overall, approximately £479,000 has been spent carrying out the improvement works at The Sandhills, and the Housing Matters team would like to say a big thank you to all the residents for bearing with the major works team over the past seven months.
In particular, the team would like to thank those who joined the various meetings and drop-in sessions and helped the team to work as efficiently as possible!
Some of the residents we met on our final walk-through said:
It’s amazing, the guys are amazing, and the manager was amazing, cannot fault anything. – Una Casserly
“Very impressive, whole building looks brand new and for the scale of work they were not that noisy” – Aslie Bravo Clot
“I was the pilot flat and was so nervous as could not move furniture, but Mitie helped. The work has been slow but not intrusive, thanks to Laura and everyone who came the day before to help, really delighted. We have been kept up to date and informed.” – Jane Annable
If you would like to get in touch with the Major Works team then please email [email protected].