Location: Slough
Client: Louis Scot
Project duration: 24 weeks
Response time: On site within 24 hours
Services: Emergency temporary roof, fully designed scaffolding and disaster recovery access
AMA Scaffolding was called to a severely fire-damaged block of flats in Slough following an emergency request from our client, Louis Scot.
The building had been completely burnt out, leaving the structure exposed and in urgent need of protection. The priority was to make the site safer, support the disaster recovery process and install a temporary roof as quickly as possible.
Our team attended the site within 24 hours of receiving the call and began working with the client and other contractors to assess the access, protection and scaffolding requirements.
On Site Within 24 Hours
Fire-damaged buildings present a number of immediate challenges. Sections of the structure may be unstable, the interior can be exposed to further weather damage, and access must be carefully controlled.
Because of the seriousness of the situation, a fast response was essential. AMA Scaffolding was on site within 24 hours to assist with the initial disaster recovery work and help establish a safe plan for the scaffold installation.
The early site visit allowed us to identify the practical challenges, coordinate with the wider project team and begin the design process without delay.
Fully Designed Scaffold Turned Around in One Day
Due to the condition of the building and the complexity of the work, the scaffold required a full professional design.
Despite the urgency, the system still needed to be carefully planned to account for the damaged structure, the temporary roof, access requirements and the expected duration of the project.
The scaffold design was completed and turned around within one day. This rapid design process allowed the installation programme to move forward immediately, without compromising the need for a properly engineered solution.
Emergency Temporary Roof Installed Within Three Days
AMA Scaffolding erected the emergency temporary roof within three days of instruction.
The roof provided essential protection over the burnt-out block of flats, helping to prevent further rainwater damage while recovery, assessment and refurbishment work could take place below.
The supporting scaffold also provided controlled access around the building for contractors involved in the disaster recovery process.
Completing the temporary roof within such a short timeframe required close coordination between the scaffold designers, our site team, the client and the contractors working on the building.
Supporting a 24-Week Recovery Programme
The scaffold and temporary roof were required for approximately 24 weeks.
Over this period, the structure needed to remain stable and suitable for a changing programme of recovery and refurbishment work. Different contractors required access as damaged materials were assessed, removed and replaced.
The temporary roof helped keep the building protected throughout the project, while the scaffold provided the working platforms and access needed to complete the recovery programme safely and efficiently.
Working With Louis Scot
Our client, Louis Scot, required a scaffolding contractor capable of responding quickly while still delivering a fully designed and carefully managed scaffold system.
From the initial emergency call through to the design and installation, communication remained clear and direct. This helped decisions to be made quickly and allowed the project to progress without unnecessary delays.
The completed scaffold provided the practical access and protection needed for the next stage of the building’s recovery.
The Result
AMA Scaffolding responded to the emergency within 24 hours, completed the full scaffold design in one day and erected the temporary roof within three days.
The finished system protected the fire-damaged block of flats and supported a 24-week disaster recovery programme.
This project demonstrates our ability to respond to urgent and complex situations while maintaining a professional, fully designed approach to temporary roofs and access scaffolding.
Need Emergency Scaffolding or a Temporary Roof?
AMA Scaffolding provides emergency scaffolding, temporary roofs and fully designed access systems for fire-damaged properties, unsafe buildings and urgent refurbishment projects.
We work with property owners, developers, contractors, loss adjusters and disaster recovery teams across Slough, Essex, London and the surrounding areas.
Contact AMA Scaffolding to discuss an urgent requirement or arrange a site assessment.
