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Drying out damp: Andrews Sykes keeps housing project on track

Posted Date 24/04/2024

Local borough councils have an important task to continuously build new homes and housing blocks for their residents. But with most construction projects, there are unexpected issues and hiccups along the way.

Our most recent job was from a local council based in a borough outside of London. They reported to our sales engineer that they had issues with a leaking roof which caused flooding and dampness in the building when it rained the day before.

After giving an extensive site survey, it was suggested to use emergency heating and ventilation to dry out the damp space so that the construction workers could continue on time.

Andrews Sykes flood packages put to action!

Posted Date 10/04/2024

When a burst pipe caused major flooding in an apartment block just before handover, the construction team needed to act fast. They called on Andrews Sykes to provide emergency temporary equipment.

The property management company reported that water had flooded into multiple apartments over two floors, causing extensive damage. With the building scheduled for completion and handover in just days, time was of the essence to dry out the affected areas and avoid costly delays.

We conducted a detailed site survey, provided technical recommendations and stayed in close communication through delivery and installation.

Andrews provides office canteen with drying rental solution following flood

Posted Date 25/09/2020

When burst pipework at a large Fleet Street office building caused a communal canteen area to flood, the mechanical services company responsible for the premises contacted us in search of some hired drying equipment. Although the damaged pipework had been addressed, there were concerns that the subsequent flooding could affect the interior’s surfaces unless restoration could begin immediately.

The incident occurred towards the end of the working week, presenting us with an ideal window over the weekend to tackle the issue while the building was unoccupied. Naturally, much of the dampness was by now beneath the floor as water had seeped through. This could have been problematic, but the client decided to cut a series of holes in the floor itself to ensure that the void below was dried properly. Failure to do so may have compromised timber joists and increased the likelihood of mould growing, so it was crucial that the whole area was desiccated.