Ruislip Realty case study

How we saved a whole street from a blackout – and still delivered on time.

Emergency Response. Zero Delays. Total Success.

Two black plastic pipes are laid in a trench along a city street under construction, with part of the road surface removed.

Project Overview

A complex utility job for Ruislip Realty took a sharp turn—but we delivered, even when the lights went out.

  • Client: Ruislip Realty
  • Location: Ruislip, London
  • Scope of Work:

    • Three 25mm water supplies
    • Electricity connections (8110169948)
    • Three BT lines (later removed)
    • One additional LL water line for gardening

  • Goal: Deliver seamless utility connections for three new residential flats with minimal disruption to tenants.

Even when things went sideways, they were on it. Everything was handled fast, and we stayed on track. Top team.

Project Manager, Ruislip Realty

The Challenge

Even the most well-planned projects can face unexpected turns:

  • ⚡ UKPN Scheduling Error: Siemens was sent in the morning instead of afternoon, risking power to an occupied unit.

  • 💥 Accidental Outage: UKPN struck a live wire during jointing, causing a street-wide blackout.

  • 🚨 Emergency Response Needed: Immediate calls to Siemens and EDF to restore power—outside regular hours.

  • 💧 Water Leak Post-Completion: Affinity Water had to respond to meter-area leaks within 24 hours.

Our Solution

We stepped up with real-time decision-making and tailored adjustments:

  • ✅ Real-Time Coordination: Liaised directly with UKPN, Siemens, and EDF—worked beyond hours to get it fixed fast.

  • 🧰 On-Site Engineering Support: Brought in the client’s own electrical engineer to prevent tenant downtime.

  • 🌱 Scope Upgrade: Added an LL water supply for gardening and upgraded the DB to a 7-way board for future expansion.

  • 💬 Client Communication: Maintained transparency and flexibility throughout with daily updates and advice.

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The Outcome

Despite the pressure, the results speak for themselves:

  • 🔗 All utility connections delivered on time

  • ⚙️ Outages resolved with minimal disruption

  • 🏠 Tenant comfort preserved

  • 💡 Future-proofed infrastructure installed

  • 💷 Time and money saved through swift action and expert planning

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