It is important that if you are having any work completed in your flat by a contractor that you fill in the form attached below and read the Contractors Charter. This form is also available from the office.  Your application allows us to monitor if permission is required from OCRA or whether we should just note the works for information. When you sell your property we are asked to declare any works and whether permission was granted.

When you wish to conduct works in your flat by engaging a contractor privately you must ensure that your contractor has adequate insurance for any subsequent damage that might take place whilst on site or to a neighbouring flat. Without this insurance you will be liable for any subsequent claims that might arise. 

Please ensure your contractor makes contact with the Site Manager upon arrival.

Contractors must be made aware that no noisy work – drilling, banging etc will be permitted before 9am and after 5pm each week day. Contractors are permitted to work at weekends but must not engage in any noisy work at any time.  Leaseholders should always advise neighbours of any planned noisy work.

Contractors are only permitted to use the fire escape near the exit for access to upper level flats - not the main stairwell. The passenger lift is not to be used by contractors or for large goods or building materials and any damage caused by misuse will be recharged to the leaseholder concerned. It is the leaseholder’s responsibility to ensure that the contractor leaves no mess in the communal areas and car park. A trolley for use by contractors is available, but it must be returned to the bay at the top of the bridgeway after use and not retained outside flats for storage or future use. This trolley is not for dirty or dusty materials.

If skips are required, arrangements must be made in advance with the Site Manager who will indicate where it is to be positioned. Skips should be removed as soon as possible and certainly no longer than 2 weeks.

Contractors are responsible for removing their own waste and should not use the OCRA bins. Storm drains are not to be used to dispose of waste paint materials or dirty water

Contractors who act in an irresponsible manner will be refused access to the site.

The Site Manager will be able to assist with names of contractors who have previously worked on site. Contractors vehicles are not permitted in the car park except for unloading. Vehicles must then be moved outside the development. Owners may wish to lend their key fobs to the contractor for the pedestrian gate access. The Site Manager is always willing to help with advice.

A Contractor’s Charter has been drawn up by OCRA and must be signed and dated by all contractors working at Ocean Court prior to any work being undertaken. All contractors must hold adequate insurance.