London Road Progress Update: 27th February 2025
- Matt Baker
- Mar 5
- 2 min read
The transformation at London Road, Portsmouth, continues at pace, with significant milestones reached both inside and out. As we move towards completion, the vision for this high-quality co-living space is truly taking shape.
Exterior Progress: Finishing Touches & Scaffold Removal
The external works are well underway, with the top half of the building now painted. The final coat on the lower section was scheduled for today, but wet weather has pushed this back slightly—Phil will be on-site tomorrow to complete the job.
Meanwhile, the roofer is back to finish the last few details now that the scaffold has been adjusted. Our goal is to remove the scaffold entirely by the end of next week, which will mark a major visual and functional milestone for the project.
In addition, the bike store and canopy roof are now in place. This has created a valuable dry storage space, allowing us to clear materials from the site and improve overall efficiency. Once the scaffold comes down next week, we’ll install the polycarbonate roofing to complete this practical addition.
Interior Progress: Plasterboarding & Fire Stopping
Inside, the groundwork is being laid—quite literally. The floor screed is ready to go, and the mixer has arrived on-site, meaning that by tomorrow, we will have a beautifully levelled floor.
Fire-stopping measures in the ceilings are largely complete, and we have a crucial building control inspection scheduled for Tuesday next week to sign off on compliance. Once approved, we’ll begin closing up and boarding the ground floor, with plasterboard deliveries arriving on Monday.
Upper Floors: Nearing Completion
The top three floors are now fully boarded, marking a significant step forward in the finishing process. Bathrooms are prepped and ready for tiling, with just a final decision on finishes outstanding.
Corridors are fully boarded.
Window boards are installed.
Door linings are in place and ready for the next phase.
Shower trays are being sealed and tanked, ensuring waterproofing ahead of tiling.
With three plasterers on-site, progress is swift. The most complex rooms—those with multiple angles—are nearly done, meaning the remaining spaces, which are more straightforward, will move along even quicker. Once plastering is complete, decoration can begin.
Looking Ahead: Final Stages Approaching
With the bulk of structural work now behind us, the focus is shifting towards the final details. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll see:
✅ The final coat of exterior paint completed.
✅ Scaffolding removed.
✅ More tiling and finishing touches in bathrooms.
✅ Doors ordered and installed.
✅ Preparation for decorating.
This is an exciting phase of the project as the development truly starts to resemble the finished product. Stay tuned for more updates as we enter the final stretch!
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