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Industrial rope access vs. scaffolding for painting and decorating
Belsize Park Gardens, St.John's Wood, London                           View next case study


Belsize Park before Belsize Park after
The brief was as follows:
 
Full preparation of all
  painted areas
Repairs to masonry and
  render where necessary
Application of an undercoat and
  topcoat to client's specification
Inspection and repair to all
  brickwork, guttering and slates
Preparation, undercoat and gloss
  to all wood surfaces
  (windows and doors)
Preparation, primer and top coat
  to all metal surfaces (railings etc.)
Re-fixing of all loose cables
  and aerials/antennae

 
Options: Scaffolding or Rope Access
TASK
Scaffolding
  Erection 30 hours
  Task 90 hours
  Dismantle 18 hours
Vital Access
  Set up 2 hours
  Task 116 hours
  Clear 1 hour

TOTAL
138 hours
119 hours

This is a saving of 16% in time, plus all the usual advantages of industrial rope access.
 
Value
The works progressed as planned, two minor defects (outside the brief) found and remedied without extra charge.
 
"We were all thoroughly impressed with the approach that Vital Access had, and the work that was carried out. The painting was tidy and looks fabulous, and liaison throughout the task was good. Your flexibility when we wanted to change the paint colour during the task was much appreciated. We shall certainly use you again should the occasion arise."
 
Felicity Reynards - RIBA

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