Trident Maintenance Services — Heather Court Pitched Roof Renewal
Survey & Setup
Asbestos surveys, scaffolding installation and safety inspections
Strip & Prepare
Tile removal, membrane and batten strip with waste management
Install & Reinstate
New membrane, batten and vent installation with tile reinstatement
Heather Court in Southampton's SO18 postcode represents a residential development requiring comprehensive pitched roof renewal to address deteriorating membrane and ventilation deficiencies. The project was commissioned by Trident Maintenance Services Ltd as part of their planned maintenance programme, addressing structural weatherproofing concerns across the estate's pitched roof areas.
The scope encompassed complete strip and removal of existing roof tiles with careful setting aside for reinstatement, replacement of underlying felt membrane and batten structure, and installation of over-fascia ventilation systems. Operational constraints included occupied residential premises requiring careful coordination with tenants, potential asbestos-containing materials necessitating specialist surveys, and weather-dependent working windows with mandatory wind speed monitoring below 28mph thresholds.
Technical delivery centred on Premium Gold Treated Batten (50mm x 25mm) fixed with FIT-R Classic 65mm x 3.35mm Galvanised Round Wire Nails, overlaid with Permavent Graphite Breather Membrane (50m x 1m rolls) to provide enhanced moisture management. Original tiles were secured using 50mm x 2.65mm Aluminium Nails, with SIG FIX-R 10mm² Over Fascia Vent (1m sections) installed to improve roof space ventilation and prevent condensation issues.
Delivery methodology prioritised safety through comprehensive scaffolding installation with mandatory weekly inspections beyond seven-day periods, coordinated with Trident's appointed asbestos survey protocols before roof access. Method statements specified exclusion zones around working areas, 110v electrical testing within three-month cycles, and waste removal via scaffold chute systems to minimise disruption to residents.
The completed installation delivered upgraded weatherproofing performance through the graphite-enhanced breather membrane system, improved roof space ventilation via the over-fascia vent installation, and reinstated the original tile aesthetic while addressing underlying structural deficiencies. The project demonstrates Southern Projects' capability in residential estate maintenance, combining technical roofing expertise with sensitive occupied-building logistics.
Delivering comprehensive pitched roof renewal on occupied residential premises with potential asbestos-containing materials, requiring careful tenant coordination and specialist survey protocols before access could be granted.
Systematic strip and reinstatement methodology using Premium Gold Treated Batten and Permavent Graphite Breather Membrane, with comprehensive scaffolding systems, mandatory wind speed monitoring, and coordinated asbestos surveys through Trident's specialist contractors.
Successfully delivered upgraded weatherproofing performance through enhanced membrane and ventilation systems, with original tile aesthetic maintained and underlying structural deficiencies addressed across the residential estate.
