DR Jones

Property Services is headed up by Property Services Manager Ian Howse who looks after our smaller contracts up to the value of £350,000 this includes day to day repair works and the smaller new build projects including extensions

This team also carries out major refurbishments programmes which can include interior and exterior decorating, exterior cladding, roofing repairs and replacements. In addition to refurbishments this team carry out cyclical programmes of exterior and interior maintenance. This can include installing new windows, new kitchens, new bathrooms, rewiring, insulation, roofing repairs etc. This service is mainly undertaken for housing associations and local authorities.

A 24 hour responsive repair service is also offered for emergency call outs.

Jones is a member of the Dulux Trade Contract Partnership Scheme. This scheme was launched to proactively embrace the Egan principles of partnering and to help drive quality standards in the painting and decorating industry forward. It is the first scheme of its kind to formally recommend and approve non-domestic painting contractors. It aims to bring professionals together with the shared interest of raising quality standards into a 3-way partnership.

Through our wide-ranging partnering experience, Dulux Trade is able to offer a 'total solution' approach. This means that we not only provide the best range of market-leading products, we also promote collaborative relationships, improve management controls and provide better service to end customers.

£260,000 Project to externally render properties for Exeter City Council

In February 2006 the external rendering of flats was completed for Exeter City Council housing department. This contract was worth £260,000.

In 2006 Jones completed improvement works at Heavitree Paddling Pools for Exeter City Council. The improvements works included the re-pointing and re-surfacing of the three paddling pools and adding a non-slip surface.

Chris Austin, Director at Jones said, “We have worked with the Exeter City Council on the maintenance and improvement works of their housing stock for 15 years and have always enjoyed a good working relationship with them. We were thrilled to win this particular contract as it has allowed us to increase the breadth of business that we do for them.”

Councillor Barry McNamara, Lead Councillor for Environment and Leisure said, “The paddling pools at Heavitree are always a popular delight for children throughout Exeter. We had the works carried out in the Spring so that the pools are ready for the children to enjoy in the summer.”

£800,000 improvements works for Sedgemoor District Council

In 2005 Jones completed £800,000 improvement works for Sedgemoor District Council ahead of schedule. The project involved undertaking the general repairs and external decoration to over 800 houses, flats and bungalows within Sedgemoor District Council. The works included installing new upvc windows and doors, new fascias’ and soffits, external painting, rebuilding or repairing sheds and improving and repairing fencing.

Ian Howse, Property Services Manager at Jones said, This project worked so smoothly due to many factors, firstly we had a good understanding of the Councils requirements early on within the project, any problems that arose during the project were dealt with promptly and successfully and we built up a good working relationship with the team at the Council and in particular Tony Whitelock. Throughout the project apart from getting the job done we wanted the residents to be happy with what we had done and we have been told by the Council that the results of the Tenant Satisfaction Surveys carried out after the works had been completed confirmed that this was the case.”

Tony Whitelock, Senior Contracts Surveyor, Opertaional Housing, Sedgemoor District Council said, “We were absolutely thrilled with improvements that Jones completed on our properties. They not only came in on budget which was impressive but they completed the works ahead of schedule which was just brilliant.”

Mrs Colins of Rhode Lane, Bridgwater said, “I would like to say how professional the painters were and how impressed I am with the job that they have done to the outside of my house.”

Mrs Addicott the Scheme Manager at Schoolfields, Millhave and Clifford Lodge, Bridgwater said on behalf of the residents and herself, “I know I can speak for us all when I thank you and your workmen for ‘transforming our site’ – we cannot fault the workmanship – across the board – all aspects have been carried out with professionalism and the standard has been excellent. Any problems that occurred have been dealt with swiftly and without fuss.”

£73,000 improvement works completed at local Italian restaurant

In September 2005 Jones completed £73,000 of works out at Tamburinos resturant in Yeovil including reconstructing the front raised terrace with ramped access to offer disabled access and an outside dining area which has been fenced off with attractive Victorian feature railings, refurbishing the existing six first floor sash windows and replacing the entrance lobby with new double glazed screens and entrance.

Domenico Taravella who owns the restaurant, said, “We are absolutely thrilled with the works that Dave and his team have done. Not only that but they completed the work when they said they would and charged me what they said they would – marvellous. It has made a huge difference to us in so many ways. It is wonderful to have the outside dining area in the beautiful summer evenings.”

Tamburinos are open every day from 12 noon serving a full range of dishes including pasta, pizza, steaks, fish and much more all freshly prepared each day. The restaurant is owned and managed completely by Italians giving you the proper Italian experience and in the Italian nature they welcome children in their restaurant.

Edgecombe & Devonshire House, Plymouth
This £1.3 million project was completed in April 2004.

Cecil Street, King Street & Neswick House, Plymouth
This £1.8 million project was completed in September 2002.

Both projects were SRB projects (Single Regeneration Budget). SRB money is Central Government money that is given to deprived areas over the country to help make them better places to live, work and enjoy free time. All projects under the SRB Programme share the joint vision of regenerating and improving the city of Plymouth for the current and the future community.

The works included re-roofing, installing new Upvc windows, installing central heating systems, installing heat recovery fans on the kitchens and bathrooms, installing new flooring in the communal areas and installing new entrance doors. In additional to this hard and soft landscaping was completed which included laying new paving slabs and tarmac as well as planting new shrubs and plants.