Sophie Hardy
Lead Planned Investment Manager for the South London Region
Orchard Way, East Grinstead
Essential improvement works at Orchard Way will upgrade fire escapes, balconies and communal areas across 121 homes, making the buildings safer, more secure and better maintained for residents.
Major improvements coming to Orchard Way
We’re pleased to let you know that improvement works at Orchard Way, East Grinstead are due to begin on 3 August 2026 and are expected to be completed by 10 December 2026.
These works are part of our ongoing investment programme to keep your home safe, well maintained and looking its best.
What work will be taking place?
During the programme, our contractor will be carrying out a range of external improvements, including:
- Preparing and repainting all previously painted external surfaces.
- Installing new primary supports to the walkway balustrades.
- Replacing existing walkway balustrades and handrails.
- Cleaning the glazed walkway canopies and replacing any damaged glass panels where needed.
- Replacing private balcony balustrades.
- Installing new deep-flow guttering to improve rainwater drainage.
- Carrying out concrete repairs and repointing brickwork where required.
What are the benefits?
These improvements will help to:
- Keep the building in good condition and protect it from weather damage.
- Improve the safety and durability of communal walkways and private balconies.
- Enhance the appearance of the building.
- Improve rainwater drainage and reduce future maintenance requirements.
- Extend the lifespan of the building's external features.
What to expect
Our contractor will work carefully to minimise disruption wherever possible. There may be some noise while works are underway, and access arrangements may occasionally need to change while work is carried out safely.
If temporary access restrictions are required, we'll let affected residents know in advance.
Project Team
Mike Robbins
Regional Partnership Manager for the South Region
Stephen Saunders
Planned Investment Manager
Our Partner
United Infrastructure
The 20-year partnership with United Infrastructure provides stability, building strong relationships across management, site teams, and subcontractors, benefiting all stakeholders.
Cristina Ciubotaru
Senior Site Manager
Cristina is an experienced senior site manager for United Infrastructure, covering two key regions in Merton and Haywards Heath. She is responsible for overall delivery of this scheme and ensuring our team are safe, efficient and accountable.
Toli Rapede
Site Manager
Toli is an experienced site manager in his second year with United Infrastructure. He is responsible for ensuring our supply chain work safely, efficiently and collaboratively to complete the works. Toli is also responsible for temporary works and quality assurance.
Darren O’Hara
Resident Liaison Officer
Darren is an experienced United Infrastructure RLO and covers the Haywards Heath region predominantly. Darren is responsible for resident engagement, formation & distribution of newsletters and any form of update for the works to be undertaken.
Get in touch
If you have any questions or would like support regarding the major works, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, by choosing one of the options below.