Grosvenor Street London W1

The external redecorations to this property located within the affluent area of Mayfair, are now complete. Works to this project included –   DOFF clean to both 18-20 Grosvenor Street Complete masonry repairs Redecoration of all railings Repainting of the fire escape stairs

Repair Care

Collins held another Repair Care training day at head office recently, offering our team total solutions in sustainable wood repair and maintenance for the professional market.. Repair Care provide innovative products and solutions, to refurbish decayed and damaged timber, ensuring nothing is thrown away that can be repaired. See the Repair Care website for further…

The Eyre Estate

The Eyre Estate is a multi-generational family property business, with a 285 year history. The estate is characterised by numerous period properties, tree-lined streets, large gardens and bordered by both Regents Park and Primrose Hill. Collins were appointed to carry out the external repair and redecoration project to three properties from the estate’s portfolio. Works to…

Collins Training Day

Our annual in house training day was held last week at The Little Ship Club, London EC4. The training session is held annually to keep staff updated on current Health & Safety, Site Management and Company Policies. This event also gives our team the opportunity to come together to discuss any concerns, suggestions for improvements…

Trentishoe Mansions, London WC2

The structural turret repairs & associated roof repairs to this period mansion block located on Charing Cross Road is making good progress. The Turret has been dismantled and the joinery is currently being manufactured, ready to be installed.   Look out for further updates as this project progresses.

Erith Fire Station – Project Update

Refurbishment of Breathing Apparatus Chamber Progress Update: Collins are in the final commissioning stages of this project where we have carried out extensive alterations to this existing outbuilding, to create a number of training simulation rooms, with smoke & heat generators that replicate a real fire scenario. More details to follow on completion.

Nelson Road, Greenwich

The external repairs and redecoration of entire terrace to the south side of Greenwich Market is now complete. Works to this project included the following – Full scaffold Welsh slate, pitched roof replacement Flat roof replacement Lime mortar render & pointing repairs Timber repairs Doff cleaning works to the rear elevation brickwork Full redecorations

Coleherne Court, Block D, Old Brompton Road, London SW5

Works have commenced to this 1901, highly desirable, Edwardian Mansion Block located between Chelsea, South Kensington and Earl’s Court. This English Heritage Blue Plaque Property was once home to Lady Diana Spencer, later Princess of Wales. The project will comprise – Window repairs and replacements Masonry restoration Roofing works Complete external repairs and redecorations  …

Endsleigh Court, 24 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H

  This building had numerous redundant basement store rooms and laundry areas. The project was to convert these areas into 4 No one bedroom self-contained flats. Works to this Edwardian portered mansion building located on Upper Woburn Place by Tavistock Square included the following – Full electrical installation Modern kitchens and bathrooms Timber flooring and…

St Josephs College, London SE19

Further to the recent news regarding RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) Collins were ahead of the time, having completed the removal of these panels to the Science Block at St Josephs College. The Science Block was originally a flat roofed building with RAAC panels. We Installed a temporary roof to protect the building whilst this was…