HBS have recently been appointed and are now progressing works at Cleary House in London, on behalf of The Wellcome Trust. The building, which consists of 10 apartments, has been vacant for the last two years. The Wellcome Trust decided to fully restore and refurbish the property to maximise future rental income.

The scope of HBS’s work is a full external restoration which includes access scaffolding to the front and rear, a new 20-year Proteus liquid roofing system, stone and brick restoration, making good of windows with a resin-care repair system and redecoration to all previously painted areas in matching Dulux specification.

Internal works consists of works to the common parts, including stripping out and replacing the lift, installation of a new fire and door entry system, new service risers, replacement of gas pipework, new front doors, flooring and decoration. All works ensure that the building complies with the latest fire regulations.

Works to the apartments includes replacement of flooring, bathrooms and kitchens, installation of new central heating and electrical systems and redecoration.