North East England

These projects were delivered by the separate Black & White Property Services business. Each report describes the completed work and any remaining recommendations.

• Emergency Heating Repair at Robson & Prescott, Alnwick: A boiler-area leak was made safe, a failed pressure-relief valve replaced and the expansion vessel recharged; a separate circulation restriction was recorded.
• Veterinary Safety Flooring at Robson & Prescott, Alnwick: Deteriorated flooring and parts of its timber substrate were replaced with safety vinyl at the Alnwick veterinary practice.
• Chimney Leadwork and Roof Repairs in Blyth: Lead aprons, stepped flashings, local repointing and gutter clearance addressed the specified chimney and roof-maintenance work.
• Buried Water-Pipe Repair and Reinstatement in Blyth: A corroded pipe beneath a kitchen floor was replaced with sheathed pipe, followed by reinstatement and testing.
• Roof Leak and Rainwater Repairs in Blyth: Downpipe connections and roof-abutment flashing were repaired and water tested; monitoring during heavy rainfall remained recommended.
• Planned and Reactive Maintenance at KIKO Milano, Newcastle: A staff-basin water heater was replaced and, on a later visit, a loose, dripping tap was repaired at Eldon Square.
• Heating Circulation Restored in Newcastle: Two circulation pumps were replaced and existing valves cleaned and refitted, restoring heating circulation to the affected building zones.
• Storm-Damaged Cladding Repairs in Newcastle: Missing shiplap boards and window trim were replaced on the affected elevation of an apartment block.
• Three-Storey Car Park Cleaning in Newcastle: All three floors of a hotel car park were swept and jet washed, with additional sanitising in the specified areas.
• Retail Opening Support at Eldon Square, Newcastle: A stockroom bench, whole-store deep clean and equipment support helped prepare an Eldon Square shop for opening; cooling investigation remained separate.
• Clinical Drainage Remediation at a Gateshead Veterinary Site: A veterinary tub-table waste connection was rerouted at a lower level and tested for free-flowing drainage.
• Commercial Heating and Hot-Water Replacement at a Gateshead Veterinary Hospital: Replacement heating and hot-water equipment was installed and functionally tested while the veterinary hospital remained in use.
• LED Lighting Repair at Thaikhun Metrocentre: Failed lamps and an older fluorescent fitting were addressed and the affected restaurant lighting tested at the Metrocentre.
• Out-of-Hours Security Restoration at Wingstop Metrocentre: Failed locking components were replaced and door alignment adjusted to secure the rear door at the Metrocentre.
• Timber Window Restoration in Whickham: A custom-made sill and replacement trim repaired decayed timber, with re-puttying and sealing to retain the existing window.
• Temporary Car Park Repairs in Backworth: Temporary macadam and compacted aggregate repairs addressed local parking-surface defects; longer-term drainage and surfacing remained separate.
• Parapet Flashing Repairs in Whitley Bay: The specified felt flashing area at a managed residential building was renewed using tower access.
• Multi-Trade Refurbishment in Sunderland: Plumbing fittings, door repairs, ventilation and room decoration were completed within one managed-property repair package.
• Reused uPVC Door Installation in Consett: Two second-hand uPVC door sets were fitted, sealed and adjusted within the existing openings.
• Multi-Trade Refurbishment in Seaham: Joinery, decoration, kitchen repairs and bathroom improvements were combined; the cause of bedroom water marks still required investigation.