Inspection Work
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HRS have both the qualified and experienced staff to offer inspection work, testing and surveys on a wide range of structures and materials.
A priority for HRS staff is to ensure that prior to starting inspection work, we discuss with the client exactly why the work is being carried out and what information is required in what format. Hopefully, the final report is then not only accurate but concise and useful for whatever the client is going to use it for.
Our main objective with inspection work is setting up teams for contracts, is that they have both the formal qualifications or training allied with previous contract experience. Site staff and teams are trained to liase with each other throughout the contract, so that data is collected accurately and consistently.
Inspection work reports are built up in digital format, enabling the client to review and edit draft copies and ultimately cut and paste the final report into whatever format they require. Structures worked on have included chimneys, tower or office blocks, shafts, masts, bridges, boats, piers, cliffs, tunnels, silos, pipelines, etc.
HRS Services Ltd has carried out inspection work on a 65 multi-storey blocks for a London Borough during the last three years. All received a safety check, removal of loose spalling concrete and documented visual inspection. Sample blocks were structurally surveyed and a detailed test and inspection work was carried out to assess the following; number, type, density and effectiveness of wall ties; cover, carbonation, chloride and cement content of concrete elements; fixity of panels; condition of DPCs; make up of roof coverings of ties. Full condition reports with remedial recommendations, including budget costing were prepared with the objective of achieving a life span of 40 years. The in-depth inspection work results were taken as representative of all blocks, verified by a visual check of each building for any serious defects. In this way a strategic overview was developed that prioritised all 65 blocks and their repairs. Long term decisions for maintenance/repair strategies were linked to housing department needs and criteria so that a coherent way forward for the portfolio was established.