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Award winning cosmetic repair and fine finishing specialist, Plastic Surgeon, impressed Unite Facilities Management with kitchen worktop repairs to burnt work surfaces throughout a university halls of residence.
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The UK's foremost provider of student accommodation was so impressed with the worktop repair service provided by Plastic Surgeon that the manager responsible for the halls of residence serving Plymouth University, wrote to his opposite number, praising the work carried out by the national repair specialist.
Interestingly, while Plastic Surgeon's cosmetic repair service encompasses the whole spectrum of building components from masonry, through doors and windows to bathrooms suites, the challenge in Plymouth was confined entirely to the kitchen worksurfaces. And more specifically still, to removing burn rings where hot frying pans had been taken off the heat and placed directly on the surfaces, leaving deep scorch marks.
Despite the stereotypical image of students being content to live in the sort of chaos depicted in the 'Young Ones', Unite's policy is to maintain high standards regarding both the fabric of the buildings and the fittings: requiring substantial renovation and redecoration during each summer recess.
Following an earlier trial to prove that the firm's Finishers could successfully remove the ubiquitous scorch marks from the worktops, Plastic Surgeon was awarded a contract for 25 days work to be carried out over a two week period. As a result of the tight timetable the company committed five senior Finishers, including the South-West regional manager to the effort, with some of the repairs being carried out overnight and at the weekend as they strove to complete the challenge without neglecting other clients.
Amongst the four city centre tower blocks, up to seven storeys in height, where the Finishers were deployed, was Discovery Heights which also house's Unite's management suite.
Gary Danson, the Operations Manger South West, comments: "A lot of the burns went quite deep into the laminate worksurfaces - where very hot frying pans or saucepans had been placed on them - which required us to literally dig out the damaged material. In order to simplify the repair we pre-tinted the two part fillers before building up the area.
"The filler is then smoothed back level with the surrounding surface using a graduation of abrasives before the Finisher then touches in the detail using specially mixed paints applied with a fine brush."
In the letter commending the professionalism of the service Plastic Surgeon provided in Plymouth, the Unite manager commented on the fact that the Finishers sought 'critical review' of the repairs in order to ensure the client's aesthetic objectives were being met within the tight timescale.
Gary Danson concluded saying: "Had Unite been forced to change all the damaged worktops - and there were up to three in each kitchen - it would have caused a lot of disruption and eaten up a big chunk of the budget for refurbishing each room. Our repairs offered a far more affordable and eco-friendly course of action. With a two week window to complete 25 days work, this contract went very well."
The ability to repair building components in-situ is one of the core strengths to Plastic Surgeon's service, with clients not only saving an average of £3 for every pound they spend on repairs, but also dramatically reducing the volume of waste they send to landfill. In fact Plastic Surgeon's bespoke VisibilITy software package can offer customers quantified tonnages of waste saved along with their monthly billing.
As a result of the company's summer recess success in Plymouth, Unite also called in Plastic Surgeon to carry out an emergency repair on a damaged shower tray at another student accommodation building in nearby Exeter.
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About Plastic Surgeon:
Plastic Surgeon is the UK's market leading expert in fine finishing and repair services, and the only nationwide provider. Established for over 20 years, the company was one of the founders of the fine finishing sector, now employing over 100 staff based at its headquarters in Devon and operating from six regional centres throughout the UK.
Plastic Surgeon can restore almost any damaged interior or exterior surface in commercial or residential buildings. Thanks to specialist training the company's finishers are expert in repairing and fine finishing practically any material including;
• Plastic and GRP repair
• Wood and veneer repairs
• Stone repair, brickwork repairs
• Ceramic repairs and enamel restoration
• Glass repair and glazing repairs
• Metallic and foil coated item repairs
• UPVC repairs and PVC window repairs
• Bath repair and shower tray repairs
Industry Sectors:
The company's commitment to a flawless finish means that some of the most respected names in the UK house building, construction and insurance sectors rely on them to get the job done. The company also provides specialist fine finishing and cosmetic repair services to many industry sectors including facilities management, fit-out and retail, and social housing, as well as working with individual trades and homeowners.
Expert Repairs:
The company prides itself on a very high standard of workmanship, providing a fine finish and virtually undetectable repairs that save customers thousands of pounds on expensive replacements.
Sustainable Solutions:
Plastic Surgeon is committed to helping achieve sustainable construction and to minimising the impact on the environment. It prevented nearly 60,000 damaged items going to land fill waste last year by repairing rather than replacing them. The company also provides customers with a unique online reporting service which shows a wealth of statistics such as the number of items repaired per customer site and the associated landfill savings.
Contact Details :
Plastic Surgeon Limited
Blue Waters House
Pottery Road
Bovey Tracey
Devon
TQ13 9DS
T: 0845 141 0000
F: 0845 143 0000
E: priority@plastic-surgeon.co.uk
For media interviews or comments, please contact Cathy Baillie, Marketing Manager, Plastic Surgeon:
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Contact Information
Cathy Baillie
Plastic Surgeon
Blue Waters House
Pottery Road
Bovey Tracey
Devon
TQ13 9DS
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