Eight flats, Reading: fibre extraction and refill
A block of eight flats with failed fibre insulation in the cavity walls. The job covered 318m² of wall area, including a 13m² flat-roof extension with an empty cavity. We worked alongside the main contractor and met the council's surveyor on site.
- 318m² of wall area treated
- Eight flats in one programme
- Borescope survey of every elevation
- Worked to main contractor's programme
- Council surveyor liaison
The problem
The fibre insulation in the cavity walls had failed. A borescope survey of every elevation showed the extent of the problem across all eight flats. The flat-roof extension had never been insulated at all.
What we did
We surveyed the block with a borescope camera and measured every elevation. We extracted the old fibre insulation, cleared the rubble from the cavity, and refilled. We also offered ventilation surveys for each property — a well-insulated home still needs to breathe. The main contractor arranged the scaffold; we worked to their programme and dealt directly with the council's surveyor.
Why it matters
Large multi-occupancy jobs need a contractor who can produce RAMS, work to a main contractor's programme and deal with a council surveyor. This job shows Extract doing all three.
Managing a block or a programme of homes?
We work with main contractors and housing associations across the south of England. We produce RAMS, work to programme and deal with client surveyors.