Commercial Asbestos Refurbishment Survey | Southend

Commercial Asbestos Refurbishment Survey – Southend, Essex

Date: 12/12/24
Location: Southend, Essex

Project Overview

Our team recently carried out an Asbestos Refurbishment Survey at a commercial property in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This survey was a crucial step in ensuring the safety of contractors and occupants during planned refurbishment works, helping the property remain compliant with all asbestos regulations.

The property, a large commercial office building located in the heart of Southend, required a comprehensive asbestos survey as part of its refurbishment plans. The project involved internal structural changes, upgrades to utility systems, and reconfiguration of office spaces, making it essential to identify any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could be disturbed.

Survey Process

Our licensed asbestos surveyors conducted a detailed and intrusive inspection to uncover and assess any ACMs in the building. The survey included:

• Internal Inspections: Thorough checks of office areas, meeting rooms, storage spaces, and hallways for potential ACMs in walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Intrusive Sampling: Investigating behind walls, under floors, and in ceiling voids to detect hidden asbestos materials.
• External Assessments: Examining external features, such as roofing materials, cladding, and utility enclosures, where asbestos could be present.

The survey was conducted with minimal disruption to the property’s daily operations, allowing the business to continue functioning during the inspection.

Findings

The survey identified several ACMs throughout the property, including:

• Asbestos-containing insulation boards in partition walls.
• Cement roof panels containing asbestos in utility areas.
• Textured coatings (Artex) on ceilings in several office rooms.

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

Outcome and Recommendations

Following the survey, we provided the property management team with a detailed report, which included:

• Comprehensive Findings: Documentation of all identified ACMs, including their precise locations and current condition.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluation of the potential hazards associated with the disturbance of ACMs during refurbishment.
• Actionable Recommendations: A clear plan for safely managing or removing ACMs to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

This report gave the client confidence to move forward with their refurbishment project, knowing that all asbestos-related risks were being addressed.

Supporting Southend Businesses with Asbestos Surveys

We’re proud to provide professional asbestos surveying services to commercial properties in Southend and the wider Essex area. Ensuring safety and compliance during refurbishment projects is at the core of what we do, and we’re here to support businesses in creating safe working environments.