Unitas

Start Date :

January 2021

End Date :

Ongoing

Site :

Unitas, Stoke-on-Trent

Sector :

Housing

Survey Type :

Management, refurbishment and demolition

Purpose of Survey :

Legal compliance

Case Study

We have ongoing work with to carry out various asbestos surveys on behalf of the planned and void teams. This covers 19,000 properties of varying archetypes.

In this case study, we summarise what we tackle on a regular basis across management, refurbishment and demolition surveys.

The Client

Unitas is a repairs and maintenance company based in the Stoke-on-Trent area. With a commitment to constant improvement in housing, the company regularly works with us to tackle asbestos identification.

The brief : carry out management, refurbishment and demolition surveys on an ad-hoc basis

Depending on each project, any of the below actions may be included:

  • Surveying
  • Visual inspection
  • Sampling materials (where accessible)
  • Presuming materials (where inaccessible)
  • Confirm via analysis where asbestos is located
  • Draw up effective management plan
  • Verify standard of clearance (after removal works by 3rd party)
  • Clearances

Challenges we overcame

Social housing

The properties can be occupied, therefore it can be difficult to get access and we come across challenging behaviour.

The results

Having been put on the Unitas framework previously, we are proud to be trusted suppliers to this housing sector company.

Unitas receive asbestos management and refurbishment surveys – which are full asbestos surveys that allow them to plan works. The client has a legal obligation to demonstrate asbestos data on every property they have – with our service, they can do this.

Identify asbestos across various scenarios

You must comply with the ‘Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 – which means commissioning the correct asbestos survey to identify and manage any risks of asbestos.

However, it can be difficult to understand what asbestos survey you need to adhere to legal legislation. Speak to us, and we can advise.

Westland Environmental Safety works as a trusted supplier within the housing sector. This is a testament to our expertise in this area – having been relied upon to solve, remediate and certify various residential properties.

For more information on our asbestos consultancy and management services, contact us on: info@westlandes.co.uk or call us 01782 624642 to discuss your specific requirements in more detail.