Team effort and drone imagery finally resolve leaky roof - Case Study

Project:

Team effort and drone imagery finally resolve leaky roof

Location:

Pippits Court, Severn Beach

In Brief:

Situated on the edge of the Severn Estuary and ever exposed to the elements, residents at Pippits Court in Severn Beach had borne the brunt of the West Country’s weather for years. But despite numerous attempts to resolve a leaking roof, for the third time in four years winter storms lifted the roof’s lead flashing, resulting in further leaks and damage.

Survey Department Determination

The services of our Surveyance department were called upon, and by using a drone, carried out an extensive aerial survey of the property.

Drone Footage Offers Answers

Detailed images captured by the drone allowed our surveyors to closely inspect the condition of the roof and identify a number of defects, including patch repairs to the lead flat roof section on one of the blocks. This enabled the team to compile a report and recommend appropriate repair solutions, including options for remedial repairs.

The Surveyance team even contributed to conversations with the insurance company’s loss adjuster, convincing them to commission extensive repair work to stop the lead from lifting again.

Works Nearing Completion

With the work estimated at £40,000, it took months of conversations with the insurance company and numerous site visits, but the work was eventually given the green light.

Come winter, we’ve no doubt the residents – who have been patient throughout, understanding that no stone was left unturned trying to resolve the issues – will be equally thrilled.

Easton Bevins’ property services and standards of customer care remain second to none.

 

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