Domestic Asbestos Refurbishment Survey | Ipswich, Suffolk

Domestic Asbestos Refurbishment Survey – Ipswich, Suffolk

Date: 01/12/24
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

We are excited to announce the successful completion of our first Asbestos Refurbishment Survey in Ipswich, Suffolk! Expanding our services into this region allows us to help more homeowners ensure their properties are safe and compliant with asbestos regulations. This milestone marks a new chapter for our business, as we continue to bring expert asbestos surveying services to homes across Suffolk.

Project Overview

The property, a three-bedroom semi-detached house in a quiet residential area of Ipswich, required an asbestos survey ahead of planned renovations. The refurbishment included a kitchen extension, bathroom remodeling, and structural alterations to the living space. Given the property’s age, built in the 1970s, there was a high likelihood of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) being present in construction elements.

Survey Process

Our team of licensed asbestos surveyors conducted a comprehensive and intrusive inspection to locate any ACMs that could be disturbed during the refurbishment process. The survey involved:

• Room-by-Room Inspection: Each area slated for renovation was inspected, including walls, ceilings, and floors.
• Intrusive Techniques: Accessing concealed spaces such as underfloor voids, wall cavities, and loft spaces to ensure no ACMs were overlooked.
• External Structure Examination: Inspecting roofing materials, soffits, and garage spaces for potential asbestos content.

Our team ensured the survey was carried out with minimal disruption to the homeowner while adhering to the highest safety standards.

Findings

The survey identified several ACMs in the property, including:

• Textured coatings (Artex) in ceilings within the hallway and bedrooms.
• Cement panels containing asbestos in the garage roof.
• Insulation material around pipework in the kitchen and bathroom.

Each ACM was assessed for its condition and the risks associated with its disturbance during the planned refurbishment.

Outcome and Recommendations

Following the survey, we provided the homeowner with a detailed report that included:

• ACM Locations: A complete breakdown of all identified asbestos materials, their exact locations, and current conditions.
• Risk Assessment: An analysis of potential risks to workers and occupants during the refurbishment.
• Actionable Recommendations: Guidance on safely removing or encapsulating high-risk materials and managing lower-risk ACMs to prevent disturbance.

The survey ensured the homeowners could proceed with their renovation project safely and in compliance with UK asbestos regulations.

Expanding Our Services into Ipswich, Suffolk

This project in Ipswich, Suffolk, marks our expansion into a new region, allowing us to bring our expertise to more homeowners across Suffolk. We are thrilled to offer our trusted asbestos surveying services to a growing client base in Ipswich, ensuring properties remain safe and compliant during renovations and beyond.