Fire / Storm / Earthquake Damage
Due to the experience and additional knowledge gained by staff through dealing with flood claims HB Jones (MIDLANDS) LIMITED have gained the skills needed to handle other historic events such as fire, earthquakes and storm damage.
After dealing with a large amount of claims on which other companies had to be sub-contracted to attend to complex specialist works HB Jones (MIDLANDS) LIMITED have built a good relationship with local companies who specialise in services such as damp proofing, specialist flooring, drying out techniques, qualified Corgi registered plumbers, roofing specialists, etc.
Having these connections makes life easier when it comes to dealing with fire/ storm/ earthquake claims as most cases will require more than one specialist and HB Jones (MIDLANDS) LIMITED take care of all aspects rather than having to ring round more than one company and arranging all the works individually.
Here is an example of the extent of a fire claim that we tendered for.
The images above show the surverioty of damage caused by fire. At this property the fire was caused by an electrical fault and started in the roof space, which spread rapidly destroying everything in its path. Therefore a temporary roof has been fitted to help keep what reamins of the property dry until works commence to make the relevant repairs.
This job will require full strip out of all woodwork, furnishings and kitchen appliances, followed by building examinations to check that all structural members are secure and undamaged. Once the main supports are secured the repair works would get under way on any damaged brickwork, floor joists, plastering and woodwork. Windows and doors would be replaced and new furnishings and appliances would be fitted on a like for like with the previous, dependant on insurance cover.
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Current Status
Fire
HB Jones (MIDLANDS) LIMITED are currently working through 4 fire damage claims with more coming through in the pipe work. You can see the status of these jobs below or in our gallery section of the website.
Southey Street: The existing roof has been removed and the new trusses have been constructed. The tiles are do to be fitted over the next couple of weeks along with the conservation windows. The new second floor is currently being laid ready for the new staircase to be installed. On completion of the second floor the new ceilings to the first floor will be fitted and any remaining plastering works will be carried out followed by the decorations.
Bradbury Close: The roof is now complete externally and we are now working on installing new electrical systems including storage heaters. The ceilings are due to be replaced over the new week or so, followed by the kitchen and the decorations.
Sixth Avenue: Works at this property are well under way all damaged surfaces have been stripped, all damaged plumbing works have been removed and a new boiler has been installed along with associated pipe work. The new bathroom suit is due to be fitted over the next few weeks. Plastering works are well under way new ceilings have been fitted and damaged surfaces have been skimmed, A partial re wire to the property has also been carried out.
Parkers Lane: Works are also well under way on this claim also. All damaged surfaces have been replaced or cleaned, new doors have been installed, Decorations are in progress along with second fix joinery items.
Subsidence & Escape of water
HB Jones (MIDLANDS) LIMITED are also working through the many subsidence and escape of water claims that seem to keep coming through on a daily basis from all over the midlands.
Miscellaneous
Masters & Scholars: Partial demolition works have been carried out to the existing oil tank housing. The new reinforced raft has been excavated and laid, the new housing brickwork has been set out and is currently being constructed.