The Brief

Seven rooflights at Network Rail offices in Romford were allowing water into the office space below, creating an ongoing issue that required detailed investigation.

With the rooflights positioned above occupied areas, safe access was an important consideration throughout. The priority was to establish the source of the water ingress and identify the most effective remedial approach, retaining and repairing the existing rooflights wherever possible rather than moving directly to wholesale replacement.

Network Rail Offices – Water Ingress Remediation

The Outcome

The targeted repairs successfully addressed the water ingress while allowing the existing rooflight structures to be retained, avoiding the cost, disruption and additional materials associated with unnecessary wholesale replacement.

By repairing rather than replacing serviceable components, the project also supported a more sustainable approach to building maintenance, extending the life of the existing glazing system and reducing the carbon impact associated with replacement.

The programme was completed across 15 days, with the combination of specialist access, phased working and water testing allowing the team to manage the works safely around the occupied building.

Our Solution

Following a comprehensive inspection and condition survey, Evander developed a targeted programme of remedial works to address the causes of the water ingress and extend the service life of the existing rooflights.

  • Specialist inspection of all seven rooflights to identify points of failure

  • Walk-up access and rope-access techniques, supported by fall-restraint systems

  • Repairs to internal and external linings where required

  • Weatherproofing of associated hardware and vulnerable junctions

  • Water testing following the repairs to confirm the effectiveness of the remedial works

  • A phased programme delivered over 15 days to manage access safely around the operational building

At a Glance

Project Overview

  • Location: Romford, London

  • Sector: Rail / Commercial

  • Project scope: Investigation and remedial works to seven glazed rooflights

  • Services: Condition survey, water-ingress investigation, glazing repairs and weatherproofing

  • Specialist access: Walk-up and rope access with fall-restraint systems

  • Delivery: Phased 15-day programme within an operational building

Evander demonstrated professionalism, strong communication and exemplary health and safety throughout the project. They passed all audits and delivered the works safely and to specification.  I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Client, Romford Project

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