‘Residential’ is a large and complex sector in which PTSG is active in many areas. It includes Social Housing – see below for more detail.
The residential sector in the UK encompasses a diverse range of housing options, including homes for ownership and rental. The sector is influenced by factors such as property prices, housing policies, demographic trends and economic conditions.
Housing can be broadly categorised as follows:
- Detached Houses: Standalone homes not attached to any other property
- Semi-Detached Houses: Two houses joined together, sharing a common wall
- Terraced Houses: Rows of houses connected on both sides
- Apartments/Flats: Multi-unit buildings with individual living units
Homeownership is a significant aspect of the UK residential sector. Many individuals aspire to own their homes, and various government schemes, such as Help to Buy, aim to support first-time buyers.
Student accommodation is a specific part of the residential sector to which PTSG continues to deliver specialist services at sites throughout the UK. Accommodation ranges from university-owned and managed halls of residence to private purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), shared houses, and flats.
PTSG has delivered contracts for a number of student accommodation providers, including numerous contracts for Unite and Student Roost, as well as working directly with many universities.
The case studies below give a snapshot of the contracts completed by PTSG’s engineers from its different business divisions:
- Installing rope access and fall protection systems at the Dolphin Square Restoration Project in London
- Replacing the building maintenance unit (BMU) at Empire Way, part of a new-build residential development in North-West London
- Installing a sprinkler system throughout Springside, Edinburgh – Moda Living’s fifth site in the UK
- A wide variety of specialist service at Dickens Yard in a long-standing contract
A full compliance service for Social Housing
Within the social housing sector, property managers, duty holders, contract managers and landlords must ensure that their housing portfolio is safe and complies with the relevant regulations in all facilities. This enables them to uphold their responsibility of protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all tenants.
PTSG works closely and collaboratively with housing associations and local authorities to ensure their compliance needs are met for the different facilities within properties including electrical compliance testing, fire safety and water services and hygiene.
We can deliver one specialist compliance service or any combination to meet our customers’ needs. Delivering a bundled services package can bring significant advantages in terms of cost savings and simplicity, with one dedicated account manager for all work involved.
Significant emphasis is placed on delivering works in ways that meet the needs of vulnerable groups. This is a requirement that demands compliance with effective customer care and safeguarding protocols. We always ensure smooth communication processes are in place to provide high levels of customer care and ensure safety.
Electrical Services
Our Electrical Services team provides an efficient, cost effective, reliable and respectful service to support managers and tenants within the social housing sector. Our electrical testing service is completed in accordance with BS7671 (18th Edition) and Guidance note 3 to deliver Electrical Installation Condition Reports.
Our engineers also capture important information on current installation condition for more efficient maintenance planning and can undertake installation, replacement and maintenance work when needed.
Fire Solutions
PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd is an award-winning member of the ASFP and a Firas approved company. Our expert team comprises technicians who hold the BM Trada Q-mark certification for Fire Door Installation and Maintenance.
FIRAS
Penetration Sealing Systems, Cavity Barriers, Fire Door Maintenance, Timber Fire Doors & Composite Fire Doors
BM Trada
Q-Mark Fire Door Installation to STD052 and Q-Mark Fire Door Maintenance to STD058
LPCB
LPS 1271 Installing fire doors, LPS 1531 applying passive fire protection products and LPS 1197 Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining fire doorsets
Water Treatment
PTSG also provides water hygiene, water treatment and consultancy services in the social housing, in accordance with the current recognised legislative requirements and best industry practice.
Our experienced and expert team attends sites to undertake statutory and routine inspections using state of the art equipment with the latest technology and software.
We provide real time and accurate data, continually backed up, to demonstrate a full audit trail with concise and reliable compliance monitoring.
All clients are provided with access to a client portal providing assurance and transparency.
Recent Projects
BHPA
PTSG Water Treatment Ltd is delivering water hygiene auditing and risk assessments for over 100 sites for BHPA, a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc
Your Housing Group
PTSG Electrical Services Ltd delivered electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) and remedial works at around 3,000 properties for the Your Housing Group
Sanctuary Housing Group
PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd delivered dry riser maintenance works at around 150 sites for the Sanctuary Housing Group.
