The two blocks of flats at Sycamore Road had deteriorated to the extent that the concrete had decayed and the overall fabric of the accommodation was run down and required a major overhaul.

The buildings themselves are conveniently situated for the town centre but still have open aspects. A major makeover was therefore required to ensure their sustainability for the foreseeable future.

Full Refurbishment specification includes;

• Extensive replastering.
• New ceilings and renewal of all woodwork.
• Steamed beech, veneered internal doors.
• Brushed aluminium ironmongery.
• UPVC double-glazed & draught sealed windows.
• Vinyl sheet safety floors to kitchen and bathroom areas & vinyl tiles floor finish to other rooms.
• Modern kitchen units & plumbing for washing machine.
• New bathroom suites with over bath shower.
• Heated communal entrances with security doors and entry system.
• Insulated external cavity walls & roof space.
• Fully re-wired.
• Kitchen & Bathroom extractor fans — to eliminate condensation.
• Hard wired, smoke alarms within the flats & fire detection systems within communal areas.
• Modern, efficient storage radiators.
• Digital television aerial system.
• Telephone points in lounge & bedroom.

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