Commercial Asbestos Refurbishment Survey | Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Commercial Asbestos Refurbishment Survey – Vauxhall Dealership, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Date: 10/12/24
Location: Vauxhall Dealership, Clacton-on-Sea

Project Overview

Our team recently conducted a comprehensive Asbestos Refurbishment Survey at a Vauxhall dealership in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. This survey was an essential step in preparing the site for planned renovation works, ensuring the safety of all contractors and employees while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.

The dealership, a large commercial property located in Clacton-on-Sea, required a detailed asbestos inspection ahead of significant refurbishment works. The project involved internal reconfigurations of the showroom and service areas, as well as upgrades to the building’s utility systems. Given the property’s age and scope of work, identifying asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) was critical to avoid any risk of disturbance.

Survey Process

Our licensed asbestos surveyors conducted a thorough and intrusive inspection to ensure all potential ACMs were identified. Key steps included:

• Showroom Inspection: Assessing walls, ceilings, and flooring for ACMs, particularly in areas slated for reconfiguration.
• Service Area Inspection: Examining the workshop and utility spaces where asbestos-containing materials are commonly found, such as pipe lagging and insulation.
• Exterior Assessments: Inspecting external elements like the roof, cladding, and storage areas for asbestos materials.
• Intrusive Techniques: Accessing concealed spaces, including wall cavities and ceiling voids, to locate any hidden ACMs.

The survey was carried out with minimal disruption to the dealership’s operations.

Findings

The survey identified several ACMs within the property, including:

• Asbestos insulation boards in partition walls within the workshop.
• Cement panels containing asbestos in the roof structure of the service area.
• Textured coatings (Artex) on ceilings in older sections of the showroom.

Each ACM was thoroughly assessed for its condition and potential risk during refurbishment.

Outcome and Recommendations

After completing the survey, we provided the client with a comprehensive report, including:

• ACM Locations and Conditions: Detailed documentation of all identified ACMs and their current state.
• Risk Assessment: Analysis of the likelihood of fibre release during the refurbishment process.
• Action Plan: Clear recommendations for the safe removal or encapsulation of high-risk ACMs and guidelines for managing low-risk materials.

The report gave the dealership and contractors confidence to proceed with their refurbishment project, ensuring the health and safety of everyone involved.

Supporting Businesses in Clacton-on-Sea

We’re proud to support businesses like the Vauxhall dealership in Clacton-on-Sea by providing expert asbestos surveying services. Asbestos management is a critical aspect of any refurbishment project, and we’re committed to helping commercial properties maintain compliance and safety during renovations.