School Holiday Shutdown Works
Boiler house refurbishment and hot and cold water renewal delivered inside the holiday window, with systems operational for the new term.
We deliver a fast, first-class school holiday shutdown service for boiler house refurbishments and hot and cold water refurbishment. The key to it is careful planning, so that school systems are operational for the winter and spring terms with no mechanical downtime.
Whether the building is occupied or empty, we understand the importance of maintaining services while making improvements. The end result is an energy-efficient system the school can rely on, completed on time and within budget.
School Holiday Shutdown Works: what is included
Planned in advance
Surveys, design, procurement and RAMS approval completed before the holiday starts, so work starts on the first day.
Fixed completion
Labour, materials and work areas coordinated to hit the return date. St Claudine's heating distribution was completed in six weeks.
Safeguarding
Enhanced DBS checked engineers, strict segregation from staff and pupils, and deliveries timed to avoid disruption.
Out of hours working
Invasive activities such as asbestos removal carried out out of hours where the school is in use.
Ready for term
Systems flushed, tested, commissioned and demonstrated before the school community returns.
Follow-on phases
Larger schemes split across consecutive holidays, such as plant first and radiators to follow.
School Holiday Shutdown Works case studies
Grove Road School
Heating and mains hot and cold water systems replaced across three school buildings during the holidays, on time and within budget.
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£700kSt Claudine's Heating Distribution
Heating and hot and cold water distribution pipework replaced in the Our Lady's Wing inside a demanding six-week holiday programme.
Read the case study£1.1 millionSt Claudine's Fire Doors
A comprehensive fire door replacement programme, from survey and design through manufacture and installation to digital compliance records.
Read the case study£300kHadley Wood Primary School
Full strip-out and replacement of the main plant room, with three 120kW boilers, a new flue system, an upsized gas main and Trend BMS.
Read the case studyChace Community School
Second floor washrooms stripped out and fully refurbished during the 2024 summer holiday, engaged directly by the school.
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Chase Side Primary School
Boiler plant replaced as principal contractor for the London Borough of Enfield in the five-week summer holiday of 2017.
Read the case studyFrequently asked questions
How much can be done in one summer holiday?
A substantial amount, with the right planning. Grove Road School's heating and hot and cold water systems were replaced across three buildings during school holidays, and Chase Side Primary School's boiler plant was replaced in five weeks.
When should we start planning?
As early as possible. Surveys, design and plant lead times all need to be complete before the holiday begins.
What if the work is too big for one holiday?
We phase it. At Hadley Wood Primary School the plant room was completed first, with radiator replacement planned to follow.
Do you only work in school holidays?
No. We also work in live schools during term, with work phased and segregated.
Planning a holiday shutdown project?
Send us your drawings and specification, or call the office to discuss the programme.