Last week at our Hill House project, our long-standing Carpenter and Project Manager, Neil Davis, spent time teaching two of our apprentices the craft of creating a mason’s mitre on the kitchen worktops. As part of our apprenticeship programme, five trainees are currently gaining hands-on experience in both first and second fix carpentry. These practical…
Collins have returned back to site to East Eight Apartments this week, following a 12-month defect period. We are pleased to see that the building has maintained its quality appearance over the past 12 months since the works were undertaken, with only a few very minor defects needing to be addressed. For a detailed case…
Collins are now DOFF Stonehealth accredited and approved contractors. Stonehealth is the sole manufacturer of the masonry DOFF cleaning technologies, which have been used worldwide for over 30 years. Their systems are trusted to safely clean and preserve historic masonry and have been used on some of the UK’s most iconic landmarks, including Westminster Abbey and…
Our external repairs and redecoration works are really coming together at New Cross Fire Station. With scaffolding now struck to several areas including the refurbished watch tower – it’s great to see the building revealed in its refreshed state. The transformation is clear, and the quality of the works to date is something the whole…
The external repairs and redecorations to Block 1 of this purpose-built residential property, in the heart of Highgate Village has just commenced. Our works will include replacement tiles at roof level, parapet gutter repairs, works to windows and doors, balconies, service staircases, concrete render, rainwater goods and soil pipes. Look out for project updates coming…
The scaffold is now fully erected and looks great with our traditional Collins blue debris netting and banners. The works are progressing well and despite the recent bad weather, are still on programme. Following the DOFF cleaning, we have itemised and scheduled the masonry works and our stone masons are now cutting out in accordance…
The scaffold is now being dismantled to this upmarket residential building in Wimbledon, as our works approach completion. We have been onsite for the past 20 weeks carrying out the following external works: Full access scaffolding to perimeter Roofing repairs including overlaying liquid roofs Masonry repairs Timber and Crittall Window repairs Fascia and Gutter replacements…
Our external refurbishment works to this residential property located in the heart of Fitzrovia are now complete. Works to this converted property included the following: Scaffold Timber repairs Masonry restoration, including tuck pointing to the window heads Doff cleaning to the main entrance Abseiling works Slate replacements and & liquid works to the roof Installation…
The external refurbishment works have commenced today to The Circle residential building complex near Tower Bridge. The Circle is a post-modern marvel designed by iconic architect Piers Gough and was opened by King Charles in 1989. The building is clad in cobalt blue glazed bricks and comprises four quadrants; The street elevations are finished with…
Works are progressing well to this roof replacement project, with all existing roofing systems now fully removed back to the original roof construction. Installation of the new Langley roofing system is currently underway, incorporating 180mm flat board insulation to enhance thermal performance and long-term durability. All works are being carried out beneath a temporary scaffold…