Case Studies – Quantum Survey Project Management

Case Study 1 – Fire Damage to Grade II Listed Building

In April 2020 a fire broke out which decimated 50 apartments in two of the four residential blocks at Springfield Mill. Quantum Survey & project Management were appointed by our Client and liaised with various owners and leaseholders to begin the long road to reinstatement of the Grade II listed building, which was constructed as a lace mill in 1888.

The damage caused was substantial, with the roof, spanning approximately 1,000m2, being destroyed and water damage throughout all four floors being evident after the fire service had to use the water from the canal opposite to douse the flames.

The strip out works, specialist drying and treatments for mould growth took approximately a 18months to complete before the reinstatement works began. During this time, QSPM had to undertake extensive research and intrusive investigations to ensure that the specification and scope of works were a true reflection of the parts of the building that had been lost in the fire.

Preserving the character of the building was necessary, whilst also being able to reinstate 50 apartments all finished to a high standard following the conversion of the building in 2007, but with the added requirement of upgrading some elements to meet current Building Regulations.

Any elements of the original building that could be salvaged or restored were, and any items or materials that couldn’t were carefully sourced. Roof timbers to match the original that couldn’t be salvaged were sourced from France and high specification bespoke kitchens to match those destroyed during the fire came had to be sourced from Italy.

The clock that sits at the highest point of the building was extensively damaged in the fire and had to be carefully removed from site to be restored to its former glory. Any brickwork that could be saved had to be dry ice blasted to remove smoke and soot residue, with any brickwork that had perished in the fire being replaced with carefully sourced reclaimed bricks following approval from local Heritage.

Case Study 2 – Fire Damage to a 4 Bedroom Timber Framed House

This detached house was devastated by extensive fire damage. The entire house was affected by the fire and required a complete demolition and reinstatement schedule preparing.

As the fire damage was so extensive the entire house was demolished and rebuilt from the ground up. This is only done in extreme cases where the repair costs exceed the demolition and rebuild costs. Part of the surveying process is establishing which route to take.

The property was rebuilt keeping the same style and look as the previous house. Each step of the project is monitored by Quantum to insure a high quality result is achieved and in keeping with the surrounding development.

Case Study 3 – Fire Damage to a Mid-Terraced Two Storey House

This mid terrace house suffered from a widespread fire which consequently caused damage both internally and externally. The property required a new truss roof and replacement artificial slates.

This progress photo shows the tin hat scaffolding in situ with a monarflex wrap to facilitate the roof replacement. The tin hat is utilised to prevent rainwater from entering the property whilst the roof covering is replaced. A rubbish chute has been temporarily installed at high level to assist in the debris disposal.

The render to the front of the property was replaced and painted in keeping with the original design and surrounding properties. The reconstituted stone at ground level was specially cleaned to remove smoke and soot deposits.

These are just a few examples of the projects we’ve had the pleasure of being involved with. We are experienced working with all perils including Floods, Escape of Water and Impact Damage.