6 Newton St, Edinburgh
Client
Dunedin Canmore HousingAddress
6 Newton St, EdinburghValue
£130,000Introduction
After Submitting a competitive tender, Restrorex were appointed as principal contractors to carry out the billed works package.
Objectives
To fully restore the external fabric of this large class c listed building. It was important to carry out the full restoration process, within budget and time constraints, whilst recognising the need for minimal disruption to the sitting tenants & close neighbouring business .
Description
The designing, erecting and dismantling of significant areas of scaffolding, allowing access to carry out the following works
- Retention and repair of existing windows
- Joinery repair and renewal to roofs
- Extensive renewal of decorative and structural masonry
- Overhauling off roof coverings
- Stripping and replacement of architectural lead work
- Timber repairs to windows and roofs
- Repair and re-decoration to rainwater goods
Conclusion
It was a challenge to maintain tenants in residence whilst significant structural works were carried out. This was successfully achieved. Also, allowing a major restoration to progress whilst the store has been in use for the full duration of the project.