Commercial Asbestos Refurbishment Survey | Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire

Commercial Asbestos Refurbishment Survey – Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire

Date: 03/12/24
Location: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire

Our team recently carried out a detailed Asbestos Refurbishment Survey for a commercial property in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. This survey was essential to ensure the planned refurbishment project complied with asbestos regulations and safeguarded the health and safety of all workers and occupants.

Project Overview

The property, a medium-sized office building located in the bustling town of Bishop’s Stortford, was preparing for significant upgrades, including internal reconfigurations and utility system improvements. Due to the property’s age and scope of work, a comprehensive asbestos survey was required to identify any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could be disturbed during the refurbishment.

Survey Process

Our licensed asbestos surveyors conducted an intrusive inspection tailored to the specific needs of the refurbishment project. The survey involved:

• Internal Inspections: Detailed examinations of office spaces, meeting rooms, hallways, and communal areas for ACMs in walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Intrusive Sampling: Accessing concealed areas such as void spaces, pipe runs, and behind partitions to uncover any hidden asbestos materials.
• External Assessments: Inspecting external features like roofing materials, cladding, and external storage areas for asbestos.

The survey was conducted with minimal disruption to the property’s operations, ensuring a smooth process for the client.

Findings

The survey identified several ACMs, including:

• Asbestos insulation boards used in partition walls in older sections of the building.
• Pipe lagging containing asbestos material in the utility room.
• Textured coatings (Artex) in ceilings within communal hallways.

Each ACM was assessed for its condition and the risks it posed during the planned refurbishment.

Outcome and Recommendations

Following the survey, we provided the client with a comprehensive report that included:

• ACM Locations: A detailed map of all identified ACMs and their exact locations.
• Risk Analysis: Assessments of the likelihood of asbestos fibre release during refurbishment activities.
• Management Plan: Clear recommendations for the safe removal or encapsulation of high-risk ACMs and guidance for managing lower-risk materials safely.

This survey gave the client confidence to move forward with the refurbishment project while adhering to all asbestos regulations.

Expanding Our Services into Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire

We are delighted to bring our expert asbestos surveying services to the businesses of Bishop’s Stortford and the wider Hertfordshire area. As a growing hub of commercial activity, Bishop’s Stortford requires safe and compliant refurbishment solutions, and we are proud to support local businesses in achieving this.