Introduction

Bambers Remedial Contractors Ltd were appointed by Blackpool Housing Company to carry out an extensive programme of refurbishment, structural adaptation, and remedial improvement works at Ribble Road.

The project was designed to transform a deteriorated property into a safe, modern, and energy improved home capable of accommodating larger families, supporting local housing priorities and improving resident wellbeing.

Duration

Start Date: May 2025
Completion Date: October 2025

Project Overview / Scope of Works

The works combined structural reconfiguration, energy related improvements, internal upgrades, and external repair works to ensure the home met modern housing standards and provided long term value for the client.

Key outcomes included:

• Enhanced thermal performance through improved insulation interfaces and upgraded windows
• Increased safety and structural stability through steel installations and repaired building fabric
• Improved internal comfort through plastering, tanking, and moisture control
• Modernised facilities, providing better usability and reduced maintenance demands
• Compliance with relevant housing and building safety standards

Key Improvements Included

• Enlarged bathroom window opening with new lintel installation, brickwork repairs, plastering, and EWI adjustment
• Structural reconfiguration including steel beam installation and associated ceiling/plaster repairs
• Replacement of three energy efficient windows
• Revised staircase with new treads for improved safety and compliance
• Ground floor moisture remediation: tanking, sand/cement waterproof detailing, and installation of new skirting throughout
• Stop tap relocation for better access and reduced maintenance risk
• Removal and reinstatement of render to accommodate new IWI depth
• Garden wall height reduction and fitting of new coping stones
• Re rendering of defective external wall areas
• Renewal of three damaged door frame areas
• Full painting of rear yard walls for durability and improved appearance

Challenges

• Structural reconfiguration complexity: The property required reengineering of load paths, installation of steel supports, and adjustments to existing building fabric.
• Deteriorated internal and external surfaces: Significant render failure, water ingress, and damaged plaster created constraints for sequencing works.
• Moisture and condensation issues: Ground floor interfaces displayed signs of moisture ingress requiring full perimeter tanking.
• Coordinating improvements around energy efficiency measures: Internal insulation (IWI) depth differences required adjustments to avoid thermal bridging.
• Working in a confined site environment while maintaining safe resident and community access routes.

These challenges required technical decision making aligned with the expectations of surveyors, technical officers, and asset managers.

Solutions

• Introduction of steel beams and an upgraded floor structure to stabilise and reconfigure the internal layout safely and compliantly.
• Targeted moisture prevention strategy, including tanking, waterproof additives, and sealed floor wall junctions to mitigate future damp risk.
• Bespoke insulation and render detailing, ensuring continuity of thermal performance and preventing cold spots.
• Specialist re render and plaster systems to address substrate variation and prepare the home for long term finishes.
• Future proofed window installations, improving energy retention and occupant comfort.
• Sequenced site management, allowing structural, joinery, and finishing trades to operate efficiently with minimal disruption.
• Ongoing client liaison, ensuring specification alignment and rapid decision-making on unforeseen issues.

Value Added

For Residents and the Community

• Creation of a home suitable for larger families, supporting local housing demand.
• Enhanced comfort, warmth, and interior dryness through upgraded windows, moisture control, and improved fabric performance.
• Safer living conditions due to structural strengthening and staircase upgrades.
• A more welcoming external environment through improved yard surfaces and wall finishes.

For the Client

• Long term asset protection through structural reinforcement and improved building envelope integrity.
• Reduced future maintenance burden due to moisture remediation and new window/door frame installations.
• Compliance with housing standards and improved suitability for re letting.
• Sustainability benefits through better thermal performance and reduced heat loss.

As a Company

This project reflects Bambers ability to successfully deliver complex structural and refurbishment projects

• Collaborative approach with housing providers and technical teams, such as our locally-based Structural Engineer
• Strong problem solving capability when addressing legacy defects and specification changes
• Commitment to high quality workmanship that supports long term housing outcomes

Public Impact

The refurbishment of  Ribble Road provides a visibly improved, structurally sound, and energy efficient home ready to meet the needs of modern families.

The project contributes to wider neighbourhood uplift by improving the appearance of external areas and ensuring the property no longer suffers from damp, unsafe access, or failing materials.

The increased suitability for larger families directly supports community stability and improved resident wellbeing providing a safer, warmer, and more functional home environment.

Total Cost

£18,000.00