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Gate Post Repair – NHS Site, Dagenham

SERV Contracts Ltd recently carried out a minor gate post repair on behalf of Galliford Try at an NHS facility in Dagenham, East London. The damaged post was affecting the gate’s alignment and overall functionality, creating a security concern for the site and a potential safety risk for staff, patients and visitors.

This project highlights our growing portfolio of small works and reactive repairs across London, Essex and the South East, including areas such as Romford, Ilford, Barking, Stratford, Brentwood, Basildon, Chelmsford, Kent and Hertfordshire.

Client Requirements

The client required a prompt and effective repair to maintain site security and restore the gate to safe, reliable operation. As the gate forms part of the NHS site’s controlled perimeter, ensuring it was structurally sound was essential to prevent unauthorised access and maintain protection for the building and surrounding areas.

Challenges During the Repair

Working on a busy NHS site presented several real-time challenges common across our service areas in London and Greater London, where space, movement and safety must be carefully managed:

• High pedestrian footfall from staff, visitors and patients

• Constant vehicle movement, including emergency access routes

• Strict site safety, safeguarding and access requirements

• The need to maintain perimeter security throughout the works

• Completing the repair with minimal disruption to the facility

These considerations are typical of the reactive works we undertake across the East London and Essex regions, where operational sites require safe, controlled repair processes.

Our Solution

To deliver a secure, long-lasting repair while maintaining full site safety, SERV Contracts followed a structured and professional approach:

• Initial Assessment & Survey: Engineers performed a detailed inspection to diagnose the cause of the misalignment and determine the safest repair method.

• Safe Work Zone Setup: A controlled work area was established using barriers and signage to ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicles, particularly important in high-traffic zones such as Dagenham, Romford and Barking.

• Stabilisation & Realignment: The gate post was stabilised and realigned to its correct position to restore structural integrity and proper gate function.

• Strengthening & Repair Works: Using appropriate steelwork techniques, the weakened area was reinforced to withstand daily use and changing environmental conditions typical across London and the South East.

• Function & Security Checks: Full operational and locking checks were completed to confirm the gate was secure and performing correctly.

• Site Handover: The area was returned to full use, with the repair signed off in accordance with NHS and contractor requirements.

This structured method ensures consistent quality across all our service regions, including North London, South London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent.

Why Choose SERV Contracts

SERV Contracts is a trusted contractor delivering repairs, installations and metalwork solutions across London, Essex and the South East, including Dagenham, Romford, Ilford, Barking, Stratford, Basildon, Brentwood, Chelmsford and wider East London.

Clients choose us because:

• We specialise in small works and reactive steel gate repairs

Ideal for NHS sites, schools, commercial estates, industrial units and public-sector facilities.

• We are experienced in live, busy environments

Our team regularly works on operational sites across London and the South East, ensuring safety and minimal disruption.

• We supply skilled, qualified engineers

Experts in steel gates, structural metalwork and security systems.

• We maintain strong communication and reliability

Trusted by main contractors, FM providers, local authorities and national organisations.

• We prioritise safety and compliance

Adhering to strict site rules, H&S legislation and client protocols.

• We deliver secure, durable results

Restoring gates, posts and metal structures to safe and reliable condition.

SERV Contracts provides reliable support for clients across London, Essex, East London, Kent and Hertfordshire, offering a dependable service for anyone needing efficient steel gate repairs, minor metalwork fixes and responsive small works solutions.