Work in Progress - December 2008

Tree Maintenance - Starting on Wednesday 3rd December our tree surgeons will be working around the estate and we expect them to take about three days.

The work will include removal of dead wood, trimming back intrusive branches from buildings and paths and thinning out.

This work is done to improve the general health of the trees and to extend their lives so if you hear the sound of chain saws, don't be alarmed.

Work in Progress - September 2008

Fencing - Work has started to replace the old fencing that runs along the back of our Estate and the Sheaf Way properties.

Work in Progress - March 2008

Station path lighting - Work on installing the new lighting on the footpath to the station was completed at the beginning of February. The lamp-posts were given their final coat of dark green paint to comply with Richmond Borough Council requirements.

Other work undertaken was the removal or trimming of shrubbery and the pruning of overhanging tree branches. This has opened up the sight-lines along the path and together with the much improved quality of lighting, makes for a brighter, more friendly environment.

Walking down the path is now the pleasure that it should be. Even the daffodils came out early to show their appreciation!

Entrance to estate - A new white fence at the entrance to the estate off Sandy Lane has been constructed that will help obscure the view of the Shaef Way garages, and better mark the entrance to the estate when giving directions.

Construction at the far end of the footpath - The directors are aware of the building works near the railway bridge and are concerned at the encroachment onto our property. We will continue to keep an eye on this. Our managing agents, Grace Miller, have already been in contact with the developers and as a result they realigned the gate which was being pulled out of true by their hoarding. We have also stated that we wish them to rectify any damage to our property when the works are completed i.e. damage to the grass bank, footpath and the fence.

Garage lintels - The current round of repairs have all been completed.

External Re-painting

Owners of all properties are responsible for the regular maintenance of their windows and doors (common areas will be done by TGML). The lease stipulates that this work be carried out every 4 years.

Unless specifically agreed by TGML work must be carried out in the following years, ideally between May and September or as weather permits:

2009

2013

2017

2021

If you intent to do the work yourself or pay a contractor to do the work we have prepared requirements and specification that should be followed.

The painting specification can be found here and also in Word format

Garage Doors

If you need to replace a Garage Door, a near original replacement to those used in the garage blocks is model 'Europa' made by Cardale. If you need a replacement hinge the Management Company has a stock of them. Just ask.

The Cardale Helpline is on 0800 581082 or visit their web site - http://www.cardale.com/

Double Glazing

Owners wishing to replace the original metal frame windows by approved double glazing may do so ONLY after first obtaining the written consent of the Lessor before you begin any works. It is important that we ensure that a consistent style and quality is used thought out the estate. One company that has met these criteria is System 2000:

System 2000
39 Lodge Way, Charlton Village, Shepperton.
TW17 0RZ
Tel: 01932-765765
Contact: Neil Belsey

This company has been used by a number of residents and is recommended to accurately match the look of the original metal frame windows used on the Estate.

Other companies that have come to our attention are listed below. Please note our aim is to ensure that all the windows on a block all look the same. So it would be deemed better to match your adjacent neighbour's window pane layout than be true to the original window units.

Novaglass
86 High Street, Shepperton
Middlesex, TW17 9AU
Contact: Brian Wernham Tel: 01932 224362 Fax: 01932 225020

Teddington Showroom
3 Broad Street, Teddington
Middlesex TW12 9QZ
Tel: 0208-943-2991
Fax: 0208-942-1198

Visit their web site for more information - http://www.novaglass.co.uk/

Ultralux Window Systems
84 High Street
Whitton
Twickenham, Middlesex. TW2 7LS
Tel: (020) 8894 4540/1 and 0800 454355 Fax: (020) 88933857

If double glazing is to be fitted to 2 bed properties, in the interests of preserving the look of the estate consideration should be given to retaining the original coloured front door.

Hardwood Flooring

We are getting an increasing number of complaints about domestic noise caused by the the popularity of replacing carpets with hard wood flooring. If you are considering carrying out this work on your property your flooring MUST NOT cause nuisance to your neighbours.

If you do proceed, do ensure that:

• a sound insulation layer is be placed under hard floor coverings that conforms to the relavant National Building Specification
• the flooring does not go all the way to the walls or edge insulation must be installed
• no nails to be used into the subfloor
• Parquet must not be glued to the subfloor

Remember!
That under the terms of the Lease if you take all the precautions above about preventing noise nuisance but your neighbours still make a valid complaints about noise, you do have to remove the floor.

Page last amended: Tue 06 Jan 2009