Delivered at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, this project involved a full refurbishment of flooring, bathroom facilities, and kitchenette areas to provide a safe, hygienic, and improved learning environment for students. Following an intrusive survey, including damp readings, the existing floor coverings and subfloor were removed, timber noggins and insulation replaced where necessary, and a new moisture-resistant subfloor laid throughout the unit. The works included the installation of new bathroom suites fully clad with hygienic wall panels, with new toilets, sinks, and accessories, including the conversion of one suite into a disabled toilet with a Doc M pack to meet accessibility standards, as well as new kitchenettes fitted with lockable doors for student safety. New flooring was laid throughout, complemented by decorative works to improve the aesthetic appearance of the spaces, with finishing touches including a new radiator, decoration of external woodwork, and minor building works to complete the upgrade.
Flooring Removal & Subfloor Preparation: Removing existing coverings, replacing damaged timber noggins and insulation, and installing a moisture-resistant subfloor
Bathroom Refurbishment: Installing new toilets, sinks, and accessories; full hygienic cladding of walls; conversion of one suite to a disabled toilet with Doc M compliance
Kitchenette Installation: Fitting new kitchenette units with lockable doors for student safety
Finishes & Decoration: Laying new flooring throughout, internal decorations, external woodwork painting, and installation of a new radiator
Minor Building Works: Completing finishing touches and ensuring the upgraded spaces were fully functional and visually improved
Challenges
Damp and subfloor deterioration: Existing floors required careful assessment and replacement to prevent ongoing moisture issues
Maintaining accessibility and compliance: The upgraded facilities needed to meet hygiene standards and accessibility regulations
Coordination of multiple trades: Flooring, plumbing, cladding, kitchenette installation, and decoration works required close planning for efficient delivery
Solutions
Comprehensive survey and damp readings to inform the design and scope of work
Targeted replacement of timber noggins and insulation, followed by a moisture-resistant subfloor to ensure long-term durability
Full hygienic cladding of bathroom walls for easy cleaning and compliance
Accessible design solutions including the Doc M disabled toilet suite
Safe kitchenette design with lockable doors to protect students
Coordinated scheduling and phased works to minimise disruption in an occupied SEN school environment
High-quality finishes including new flooring, internal and external decorations, and installation of a new radiator
Results
The completed works delivered a safe, hygienic, and visually improved learning environment for students and staff. Key outcomes included:
Durable, moisture-resistant flooring throughout the unit
Modern, fully accessible bathroom facilities with hygienic cladding
Safe, functional kitchenette areas with lockable doors
Improved aesthetics creating a welcoming and functional space
Long-lasting upgrades ensuring compliance with hygiene, safety, and accessibility standards
This project successfully transformed the unit, providing a high-quality, inclusive, and comfortable environment tailored to the needs of the SEN school.
