Rope Access- Buildings Inspection Surveys and Repairs

The service provider will be expected to deliver a programme of planned high level tactile inspections of its multi storey blocks, using the rope access method (Mast Climbers or Cradles are not an option). We may also require the service provider to carry out drone survey inspections and thermal imagery inspections upon request. Service providers must be able to provide this requirement should it be necessary.

The Landlord survey inspections will be carried out annually on a percentage of blocks on a rolling program basis over 5 years. Service Providers must be able to carry out a minimum of 27 block inspections per annum. Flexibility of approach will be a requirement by the service provider. Prioritisation of blocks and the frequency of the inspection regime for individual blocks will be agreed between Wheatley Group and the appointed service provider in line with Wheatley Group business needs throughout the contract period.

Certain key triggers could determine frequency, including but not limited to:

Height of blocks e.g. Number of storeys

Location e.g. Exposed location

Known condition e.g. localised blemishes, staining, weathering

Identified issue(s) after inspection e.g. required maintenance etc

The survey and inspection, including high resolution digital photographs, has to cover the external envelope and external fabric of blocks including but not limited to;

External Wall Insulation (EWI)

Rain Screen Cladding (RSC)

Other wall finishes

Roofing

Lightning Protection

Plant, tank, lift motor rooms and drying areas (housing -where situated on roof of MSF)

Roof Edge, Parapet walls and capping

Exposed areas of the structure

Walkways and screens; floors, walls, ceiling, balustrades, frames (considered open to the outside elements)

Windows and Doors

Expansion Joints

Structural openings

Sealants

Balconies; external enclosures, floors, walls, ceiling, balustrades, frames

Flashings

Canopies

External ground floor including bin areas, bulk areas, office areas

Repairs Work

The service provider will be expected to deliver a programme of planned repairs work.

This will include but not limited to:

Breaking out and repairing concrete.

Cutting out and repairing render

Painting of external render

Installation of render boards

Mortar and sealant repairs

Resecuring metal/capping at high level