Lift Update

[Delia Covezzi]

Hello All,

I have just got off the phone with the Service Manager, Daniel Kayne, at Otis. For the record, I would like to point out that I have been very impressed with Otis’s service and their promptness.

We discussed a few things that it is important I communicate with you:

1). Any repair work or replacement panelling will not be covered by our maintenance insurance.

2). Repair works can prove to be costlier than re-panelling as it would be more labour-intensive

3). It would be particularly expensive to replace with solid wood panels; and the risk of future scratches is high. Daniel is proposing we replace with low-cost, durable panels that are less easy to scratch and easy/ cost-effective to replace. 

I am sending Daniel the photos of the damage as well as measurements of the panels, so that he can provide us with an idea of what such ‘low-cost’ panels would cost (don’t label the name fool you, I suspect they will still be pricey!) 

The next steps are for the Board to discuss the above and decide how to proceed (at our meeting on the 12th). We would then get in touch with Otis, whom would send in a sub-contractor to have a look and give us a quote. Unless we decide to contract someone ourselves directly. To be discussed.

Regards,

Delia. 

 

> On 25 Oct 2018, at 09:53, Delia Covezzi <deliacovezzi at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hello All,
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> I met with an employee of OTIS this morning to show them the scratched and vandalised lift panels in the West wing of the building. He asked me if I was from the Managing Agents.
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> Whilst I was taking some photos of the panels, a resident called the lift. When I explained why I was taking photos, he replied, “I assume you are from the Managing Agent then?”
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> Just saying…...
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> I am expecting a call from OTIS, hopefully next week. They will need to arrange for another visit as they sent the wrong guy over. I will be away next week, so should they visit then and ask for someone to show them the damage, I would need to ask Anna or Yvonne to volunteer in my place… unless we can give the responsibility to Eddie and Aziz?
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> All but one of the panels are damaged, but they would need to replace them all for consistency. There is a chance they might be able to sand them down and revarnish, but I think the scratches are too deep.
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> Also, I decided to double check the lift in the wast wing, and that too has some significant scratches (although fewer) and has been vandalised, so we would have to repair/ replace the panels in both lifts anyway.
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> If replacing the panels altogether will prove to be too costly, I have been looking into alternative solutions. One of which would be to cover them with vinyl, which is cost-effective, hardwearing, fire safe and easy to replace as and when needs be. 
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> I have attached the photos of the damaged panels.
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> Regards,
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> Delia. 
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