What we did
Originally founded in 1863, it was first known as the Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum. In 2001 the hospital was taken over by the NHS trust and is now one of three primary psychiatric units in the UK.
Much of Broadmoor’s architecture is still Victorian, including the Grade 1 listed gatehouse, which features its well-recognised antique clock tower.
Following reports that the old buildings were unfit for purpose, planning permission was granted for a £242 million redevelopment, involving a new unit comprising of ten wards to adjoin the existing six wards of the modern Paddock Unit, which is where SD came in.
The cosmetic repairs team worked tirelessly on a new unit of 162 beds, led by Kier Construction Group, to replace the facilities currently provided in outdated buildings. The project is worth £115m, and the main building work has been taking place for the past four years, ready to accept new patients.
“Broadmoor is a huge site and this repairs project is extensive, making the cosmetic work a near year-long undertaking. Repairs are coming along nicely and the team at SD are enjoying working on such a historic and distinctive building.”
Results
After nearly a year on-site carrying out full scale cosmetic repairs on a range of surfaces, all 162 bedrooms were completed along with all reception areas and facilities. The team did a fantastic job on behalf of Kier Construction and were very happy with the results.
Why work with us for your healthcare project?
We’ve been lucky enough to work with some brilliant healthcare facilities over the years, and we’re incredibly proud of the consistently high standard to which our specialists have carried out sealant and repairs work across both NHS and private healthcare premises.
Whether it’s glass repairs to buff away window scratches, or sealant application on advanced, newly opening facilities, the SD team provides a high-quality and cost-efficient service that promises a safe, clinical environment for healthcare professionals, visitors and patients.
