Notting Hill Genesis Case Study, Fortune Park Road

Overview

The subject accommodation at Fortune Park Road is a converted street property, functioning as a single-family dwelling with a 2-bedroom ground floor apartment.

Proposed Works: Based on the survey findings, Earl Kendrick has proposed a comprehensive set of remedial works to address the identified disrepair issues. The proposed works include the following:

1. Extractor Fan Installation: Supply and install an extractor fan solely operated by a humidistat, along with necessary core hole installation to kitchen and bathroom.
2. Floor and Wall Repairs: Strip up floor covering, remove skirting boards, and plaster up to 1m above the finished floor level (FFL). Undertake a mould clean to the floor surface. Allow the wall to dry out and reinstate plaster, skirting, and decorations, followed by the installation of new floor covering.
3. Heating Installation: Supply and install heating to the communal hallway from the landlord’s supply to mitigate condensation issues on the resident’s side of the wall.
4. Bathroom Plumbing Inspection: Remove the panel and inspect plumbing below the bath, rectifying any defects found due to signs of escape of water below the bath.
5. Kitchen Wall Investigation: Open up the kitchen wall to determine the failure of fixings to the ground floor area, replacing damaged timber as required.
6. Bathroom Floor Repairs: Remove floor covering, allow it to dry out, and undertake a mould clean to the floor surface.
7. Guttering and Render Repairs: Clean and clear guttering, undertake necessary repairs, and perform water tests on completion. Remove cementitious render that breaches assumed DPC and covers the ground floor level. Allow the wall to dry out and supply and install breathable render down to bell drip detail at DPC level.
8. Wall and Skirting Repairs: Remove all wallpaper, skirting boards, and exposed plaster to bedroom. Remove all damaged plaster from external walls, allowing it to dry out. Supply and install new plaster, skirting, and decorations. Install new floor covering.
9. Boiler Replacement: Arrange an immediate response from a gas engineer to replace the boiler and ensure it is operational.
10. Fire Door Compliance: Replace the front entrance door with a certified fire-rated door in compliance with current regulations.
11. Japanese Knotweed Removal: Address the presence of Japanese knotweed on the property.

HHSRS Risk Identification: The survey identified several Health and Housing Safety Rating System (HHSRS) risks, including general levels of damp and mould, excess cold due to the non-operational boiler, entry by intruder due to a non-secure window, inoperable lights in the bathroom and kitchen, fire risk related to the front entrance door, and issues concerning sanitation, and drainage. Earl Kendrick has advised strong consideration of permanently rehousing the family to alternative suitable accommodation due to the extensive works required and the identified HHSRS issues and vulnerability of resident.

Earl Kendrick’s recommendations to mitigate disrepair, address HHSRS risks, and potentially rehouse the occupants demonstrate a commitment to providing practical and considerate solutions to building-related issues.