CASE STUDIES

Client

William Grants & Sons Distillers

Location

Dufftown, Scotland

Client Enquiry

Valley and gable gutter replacements on 2no warehouses.

Duration

8 weeks - September 2025

Services Provided

Survey and Report
Professional Advice & Specific Solutions for the client to choose from
Preparation of the area
Waterproofing system applied
Edge Corrosion system applied
Comprehensive Completion Report

Challenges

Distillary still operational: Work had to be planned to minimise disruption and keep access safe.
Weather: Rain caused the issue, but repairs also needed a suitable dry window for safe application.
No Hot Work permitted due to nature of the business.

Solutions

Site survey & Diagnostic report : Roof inspection and damage assessment.
Preparation: Cleaned and prepared surfaces to ensure proper adhesion.
Waterproofing repair: Applied a waterproofing system to seal roof penetrations and prevent further ingress.
Edge Corrosion system applied to seal the edges of the roof to prevent futher corrosion
Photographic Breakdown & Completion Report provided to Client Representative.

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Client

GENCO

Location

Bracknell, Berkshire

Client Enquiry

Defective movement-expansion joint causing damage to warehouse plant machinery.

Duration

5 days - January 2026

Services Provided

Site Visit and work recommendation proposal with detailed site report drawings and solutions provided.
Preparation of the area
Installation of Metal Joints
Application of sealing system around the joints
Comprehensive Completion Report

Challenges

Warehouses keep operational: Works had to be phased to keep routes open, maintain safety, and minimise disruption to day-to-day movements.
Trip hazard at the warehouse joint: The uneven interface between the two warehouse floors created a clear H&S risk for pedestrians and trolleys.
Working inside temperature-controlled environment ( 5 °C Chiller chamber )

Solutions

Site survey & work assessment prior to work and location proposal.
Preparation: Cleaned and prepared the area to achieve proper adhesion and a durable finish.
Metal joint installation + sealing: Installed metal joints and applied a sealing system around them to lock the detail in place and reduce future movement-related issues.
Photographic Breakdown & Completion Report provided to Client Representative on completion.

Client

Squerryes Winery

Location

Westernham, Kent

Client Enquiry

Water damage to the Winery Restaurant following the rainfall.

Duration

2 days - works completed January 2026

Services Provided

Site survey & Diagnostic report : Roof inspection and damage assessment.
Work recommendation proposal supported with tailor made solutions.
Preparation of the area causing issue
Waterproofing system applied
Comprehensive Completion Report

Challenges

Winery still operational: Work had to be planned to minimise disruption and keep access safe.
Weather: Rain caused the issue, but repairs also needed a suitable dry window for safe application.
Leak tracing: Water ingress can travel, so the true source (around roof penetrations) had to be accurately identified.

Solutions

Site survey & Diagnostic report : Roof inspection and damage assessment.
Preparation: Cleaned and prepared surfaces to ensure proper adhesion.
Waterproofing repair: Applied a waterproofing system to seal roof penetrations and prevent further ingress.
Photographic Breakdown & Completion Report provided to Client Representative.

Client

Clarion Housing

Location

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Client Enquiry

Water damage to the Winery Restaurant following the rainfall.

Duration

4 days – works completed December 2025

Services Provided

Site survey & Diagnostic report with damage assessment.
Work recommendation proposal supported with tailor made solution.
Fit and supply scheduled visit and arrangement of decant for duration of works
Implementation of Health and Safety measures and Risk Assessment Audit.

Challenges

Structural works relating removal of complete to two-storey house.
Decanting process agreement and precise work programme.
Tailor made solution with design of brand-new stair construction
Health and Safety considerations

Solutions

Complete strip out and site clearance.
Fit and supply of brand-new staircase wooden construction.
Complete decoration works and making good on completion.
Resident feedback and Satisfaction Form signed off.
Photographic Breakdown & Completion Report provided to Client Representative.

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