Property

Old School Close, Surrey

Services / Projects

Contract Administration - External Repair & Redecorations

Instruction

APA were instructed as Contract Administrators to undertake the full external repair & redecoration works to this residential development, located in Redhill, Surrey. The development is comprised of four separate blocks, containing a total of 39 flats. Two of the blocks are Grade II listed and were previously converted from an Edwardian Board School, constructed circa 1905, and the entire site was refurbished in 2010-2011 at which time, two further blocks were constructed.

The works included roof cleaning and repairs, render repairs, window repairs, rainwater goods & foul waste repairs and full redecoration works. Key defects identified included rotten timber fascias and windows, blown render, poor leadwork detailing, leaking gutters and failure of historic patch repairs to the roofs. The works were completed in February 2024 in which the project was delivered to the client brief and within the budget.

NICK HERRIDGE

MANAGING DIRECTOR
What led you to this career?
My passion for building started whilst assisting my father on building sites during the school holidays.  I began my professional career as an Architectural Technician predominantly assisting in the conversion of many barns and churches.  This subsequently developed into a professional Building Surveying career within various organisations, leading teams in delivering quality services to clients in varied areas such as the financial, social housing and private high-end residential sectors.
What energises you about working at APA?
Managing my own company allows all sorts of freedoms and opportunities to streamline my expertise and knowledge.   Creating a hardworking but more importantly supportive environment for others to develop and prosper.  I’m able to change and adapt as necessary and this keeps me enthused about the continued development and growth of APA.
What keeps you busy outside of work?
Away from the office, I can often be found either training for, or participating in events such as triathlons and cycling events around Europe, or a leisurely hike in the hills.  I also enjoy a strange gig or ten, art events and a lovely meal in a fine restaurant.