PLANNED MAINTENANCE
1ST FLOOR PATIO REFURBISHMENT
Royal College of Nursing, 1st Floor Patio
Refurbishment of the first-floor garden and courtyard
areas at the Royal College of Nursing, replacing
existing stone margins with matching paving slabs
and installation system, seamlessly integrating with
the original paving laid over 25 years ago.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
KALR Group was appointed to carry out paving refurbishment works to the first-floor garden and courtyard areas at the Royal College of Nursing in London.
The existing installation, laid over 25 years ago, included paving slabs with stone margins. Our works involved removing the existing crushed stone from the perimeter areas and replacing them with matching paving slabs and installation system, using slabs that replicated the original size, colour and finish.
The project required careful planning, detailed logistics and a sensitive approach to minimise disruption within a live, occupied building while delivering a high-quality finish that seamlessly integrates with the existing paving.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS
Location
Royal College of Nursing, London
Client
Royal College of Nursing
Sector
Education / Listed Building
Works
Paving refurbishment and reinstatement
Access
First-floor level within an occupied building
Finish
Matching slabs and installation system
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Sourced paving slabs to match the original size, colour and finish (25+ years old).
Reused the existing installation system to ensure compatibility.
Removed several tonnes of existing crushed stone and waste from first-floor areas.
Installed new paving to perimeter areas with precise cuts and detailing.
Managed complex logistics in a live, operational building.
Strict noise and dust control during cutting and installation.
Finished areas seamlessly integrated with the original paving.
IMAGE GALLERY
SCOPE OF WORKS
Removal of existing crushed stone from perimeter areas
Sourcing and supply of matching paving slabs and components
Use of original installation system
Measurement, cutting and installation to all perimeter details
Logistics and transport of materials to and from first-floor level
Noise and dust control during cutting and installation
Final cleaning and making good
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
CHALLENGE
Sourcing Matching Materials
The original paving was over 25 years old, making it difficult to source identical slabs.
SOLUTION
We carefully sourced slabs that matched the original size, colour and finish, and used the same installation system.
CHALLENGE
Logistics and Access
Several tonnes of materials had to be transported to and from the first-floor level within a live building.
SOLUTION
Detailed planning, phased deliveries and manual handling strategies ensured safe and efficient movement of materials with minimal disruption.
CHALLENGE
Noise and Dust Control
Each slab required cutting on site within an occupied building, making noise and dust a major concern.
SOLUTION
We implemented strict dust suppression and noise control measures, including specialist equipment and careful sequencing of works.
THE OUTCOME
The refurbished garden and courtyard areas now provide a clean, durable and visually consistent finish, enhancing the first-floor amenity spaces at the Royal College of Nursing.
The new paving integrates seamlessly with the original installation, preserving the character of the building while improving the appearance and usability of the space for staff and visitors.
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REFURBISHMENT PROJECT?
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