Essential works for Harbour Towers,
Ramsgate
Updated 11 November
2011
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We're carrying out essential
works to the soil stack that services all flats at Harbour
Towers from 7 November 2011 through to 2 March
2012, with a break over the Christmas and New Year
period (16/12/11 until 9/1/12).
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D.J. Ellis Construction Ltd
will be carrying out this work on our behalf and will
need to enter every flat to carry out work that will take between 3
and 4 days to complete. After then the majority of these
works will not effect you and we ask for you corporation and
understanding while we carry out this essential work.
When will work start in my flat?
View the replacement
programme which was updated on 11 November 2011 to find
out what day work is due to start in your flat.
What will the work in my flat involve?
The work necessary to your
flat will be to remove your toilet and asbestos panel in order to
replace the defective soil pipe behind it.
This work will
take 3 to 4 days to complete. Please note
this date may be subject to change if other residents can’t
accommodate the proposed start date.
How can I find out more?
We will be visiting all flats on
Monday 7 November to answer any questions you may have about the
work. If you're out that day, please contact Warren by
calling 5777074 or e-mail warren.pyle@thanet.gov.uk
We have also sent tenants and
leaseholders in Harbour Towers a letter and leaflet explaining
the work in detail.
Read our question and answers for
more information about the work: updated 11 Nov 2011
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Question
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Answer
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Who will be carrying out the work?
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D.J. Ellis Construction Ltd will be replacing
the soil stack and Lednor Construction Ltd will be carrying our any
necessary decorative work.
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When will the work start in my flat?
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See the ‘Programme of works’ to establish the
proposed date we will start work in your flat.
We are due to arrive on site 7/11/11 with a
view to start works from 14 /11/11 until 02/03/12.
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How long will the work in my flat take?
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We estimate to complete the necessary work in
your flat within 3 to 4 days.
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I’ve heard there has been a delay in starting, how will this
affect me?
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Unfortunately the pipe didn’t arrive on time
to start the first group of flats. You will only be affected
if you live in flat 4, 10, 16, 22, 28, 34, 40 or 46.
NO ONE ELSE WILL BE AFFECTED |
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While the work is being carried out in
your flat:
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Will I be without water?
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Yes for short periods of time, but not at
night.
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Will I be without a toilet?
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Yes, however a portable toilet will be
available in your flat and a toilet will be reinstalled and
available in the ground floor resident’s room.
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Will I be able to stay in my flat while the
work is carried out?
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Yes, however there will be an amount of noise
and you won’t be able to access your toilet or bathroom.
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Will I be able to use my kitchen sink, washing
machine or bath during the work?
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No, not during the working day, only at
night.
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Do I need to do anything to prepare for the
work?
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Please remove all personal belongings,
pictures, and ornaments etc from the toilet.
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My toilet is tiled; will these be affected by
the work?
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Yes, however an allowance has been made to
replace them, however a match cannot be guaranteed.
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Will the floor covering in the toilet be
affected?
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This will depend on if your toilet is renewed
and if the floor covering fits back.
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Will I need to let D.J. Ellis in each day?
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Yes you will need to be home to give access to
your flat.
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Will I be able to go out during the day and do
I have to leave a key with anyone?
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Yes you can leave your flat while the work is
carried out and no you won’t have to leave a key and the contractor
will shut the door when they have finished if your not back.
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Will any decorations be carried out when the
work is completed?
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We will negotiate with you regarding any
necessary decorations. Decorating materials will be supplied
or Lednor Construction Ltd will redecorate your toilet if you’d
prefer.
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Will work continue over the Christmas
period?
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No, work will not be carried out from 16/12/11
until 9/1/12
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Have a question?
Contact Warren by calling 5777074 or
e-mail warren.pyle@thanet.gov.uk