McGrath Associates were commissioned as Building Surveyors for the refurbishment of the shower and WC facilities at Pen Y Pass and Bryn Gwynant Youth Hostels. The works included complete strip out of the facilities followed by installation of new standard specification wet rooms, WC’s, WHB, new flooring and redecoration.  The works were initially instructed separately but as the hostels are within close proximity [...]

McGrath Associates were instructed to draft a feasibility report on the existing condition and future repair liability of Idwal Cottage roof.   The roof suffered numerous problems with water ingress resulting in the closure of parts of the hostel, which hindered the successful running of the hostel and also incurred lost revenue.   On inspection the standard of [...]

McGrath Associates were instructed by the YHA to Project Manage the installation of a new gas and water main  at Edale Youth Hostel in the beautiful Peak District. The route of the existing water main was across adjoining agricultural land and followed a complicated route through surrounding woodland.  Agreement had to be made with the adjoining land [...]