Flood Damage Repairs
In 2007 the managing director of HB Jones (MIDLANDS) Ltd was given the task by Cunningham Lindsey of setting up a team of operatives to specify in the repairing and renovating of the majority of properties damaged by the drastic floods. The main location for the insurance based works affected in the region was Sheffield, which meant our normal area coverage had to be extended to accommodate the project. To secure the efficiency of the running of the task a member of the office and communications team was assigned the role of ‘flood team liaison' who was responsible for the administration, customer liaison, inspections, and surveys for the claims.
The site operatives were equipped with the correct training and personal protective equipment so that all health & safety guidelines were met. The project ran successfully, with a majority of the strip-outs complete within the first month. Once the properties had dried out the reinstatement process got under way. With a team of damp proofing specialists to deal with the sodden walls, and joiners to tackle all the damaged woodwork we were well on the way to completing the task. After 8 months of strip-outs, drying out, floor replacements, specialist wall treatments, and complete redecorating of properties the challenge was complete on all but one property - a listed building that had to be left to dry naturally without the aid of dehumidifiers or other drying agents. This took longer than any other property and was fully completed in the autumn of 2008.
HB Jones (MIDLANDS) Ltd still have the occasional flood case in the Midlands sent over from Cunningham Lindsey. These are normally floods caused by burst pipes rather than natural flooding but are dealt with using the same procedures.
There has also been a recent increase in the amount of private non insurance based flood cases brought to our attention in the Midlands by property owners searching for the best quote in the area. These vary from small localised pipe repairs and redecorations to complete strip outs and reinstatements.
latest news
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.