Standon Hall

Start Date :

March 2020

End Date :

December 2021

Site :

Standon Hall, Staffordshire

Sector :

Historic & listed buildings

Survey Type :

Refurbishment and demolition

Purpose of Survey :

Refurbishment and demolition of buildings for change of use.

Case Study

Standon Hall is a Grade II listed building and former care facility with plans to develop into a luxury wedding/events venue. When a large insulation problem was uncovered in the basement, it was paramount that the new owners ensured the safe removal – to adhere to strict regulations and ensure maximum safety for their guests.

In March 2020, after the survey identified the problem, the client appointed contractors to complete the safe removal. We were appointed as the independent UKAS accredited analytical laboratory to verify the standard of clearance.

In this case study, we discuss what this project entailed. Learn about the challenges we overcame and the successes we achieved…

Basement Pipework Insulation Pre Removal

The Client

The owners of Standon Hall are carrying out extensive refurbishment works on their property to turn it into a luxury wedding venue. While this work has been ongoing, the risk of asbestos has been defined – and must be remediated. As with any site of this nature, the client had to work with a company that understand the remediation of asbestos while preserving the listed features.

The brief : refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey for internal & external areas

Locate and describe

We had to find all the asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the areas involved in the proposed refurbishment works. As designed by the client and the appointed architects.

Destructive inspection

As necessary, we gained access to all areas – including those that were difficult to access.

Verify standard of clearance

As independent contractors were appointed to remove the asbestos, our role was to confirm this was completed to stringent regulations. We issued clearance certification once we were satisfied the project was complete.

Full turnkey service

We had to deliver a fully-compliant property that the client could reoccupy and use for business purposes. This involved 3 main stages: inspect – manage removal firm – re-inspect.

Challenges we overcame

Adaption of building

Over the years the property had been adapted and added further ACMs during through the years.

Listed building

It’s always challenging working within a listed building – and there are more boundaries we have to work within. We had to preserve original features due to conservation agreements with a carefully planned survey scope.

Unusual asbestos

During the survey we discovered asbestos that had been used in an unusual fashion. Asbestos insulation was found in the openings of the fireplace chimneys, which led to a complex removal project which was overseen by Westland.

The results

After completing the surveys, we were responsible for issuing clearance certification and undertaking reinspection to all of the areas involved in the remediation programme.

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.

Remediate asbestos in historic listed building

As a heavily legislated process, asbestos projects can be intimidating to navigate. Combine this with regulations around preserving a building’s history, what is already a complex job becomes even more complicated. However, onboarding asbestos consultants and project managers with proven expertise in this area can ensure the work is handled smoothly – and safely.

Westland Environmental Safety has worked on various historic building sites. This is a testament to our expertise in this area – having been relied upon to solve, remediate and certify various historic building locations while preserving the historic features of a building. Furthermore, not only do we ensure all asbestos removal is strictly conducted in accordance with CAR 2012 and supporting HSE guidance documents, but we ensure that the work is done within our clients’ timescales and other demands.

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.