Clifford Devlin were appointed to undertake an asbestos removal project at Broadwater Farm Estate in North London. The project involved the safe removal of asbestos containing materials (ACMs) from the Northolt block, a residential building spanning 17 floors and 102 flats, including communal areas such as stairwells and lobby spaces.

The asbestos removal process encompassed a comprehensive range of tasks, ensuring the health and safety of residents and workers. The key activities included:

• Removing textured coatings (e.g., artex) from ceilings and walls.
• Taking out insulation board panels from doors and other locations.
• Safely removing cement panels, gaskets, and other asbestos containing materials.

Working in partnership with DCK Construction, Clifford Devlin were dedicated to delivering the highest quality of work while minimising disruption to the local community. This was reflected in our Site Supervisor, Gheorghe, winning 'Employee of the Month' for three consecutive months during the 19 week period on site.

These works were carried out alongside the soft strip and completed in advance of the main demolition phase.

Clifford Devlin were appointed to carry out the asbestos removal of both licensed and non-licensed materials over 2 holiday parks located in Devon. This was to enable our client to carry out their planned ongoing refurbishment and fire protection enabling works.

Works were completed out of season, so our operational team had full access to sites and public spaces.

Work required the removal of asbestos based insulation board (AIB) to ceilings, textured coating (artex) to ceilings, encapsulation management, cement door headers and asbestos floor tile removal, over various buildings and site.

The licenced works were carried out under fully controlled conditions in one enclosure. The non-licenced were carried out under locally controlled conditions.

Following the works, a 4-stage clearance and reassurance air testing was carried out for reoccupation by a UKAS accredited analytical company.

Testimonial:

“Can you pass on my thanks to your team covering Torquay & Ruda, every aspect of the works covered respectfully and completed ahead of time, great job.” Alan Procter AEC South Manager

Following a competitive tender Clifford Devlin’s asbestos division were awarded the contract to carry out the removal of 75 linear meters of asbestos insulation board that forms the soffit of the perimeter to an occupied office building in Bexhill-on-Sea, to facilitate their maintenance programme.

The removal works consisted of multiple planned enclosures under fully controlled conditions following the 14 day HSE notification in accordance with all relevant statutory provisions, approved codes of practice.

4-stage air testing was carried out by an independent UKAS accredited analytical company on each enclosure on its completion.

The works were programmed in on less busy days when the clients workforce work from home, this was to prevent any potential interface with our works.

Clifford Devlin were appointed to carry out the asbestos removal works at the old fire station at Stansted.

The works included –

• The removal of asbestos based pipe insulation and all non-asbestos MMMF pipe insulation.
• To remove 2no boilers and water cylinder, casings and associated pipe work
• Removal of all electrical boxes and cables throughout the boiler room.

All of the works were carried out under fully controlled conditions and a 4 stage air test was carried out on completion of works.

These works formed part of a larger refurbishment project.

Clifford Devlin were appointed to carry out the non-licensed works in the form of floor tiles, bitumen adhesive, textured coating and cement ACMs and licensed asbestos removal works in the form of insulation boarding. The licenced works were carried out under fully controlled conditions and the non-licenced were carried out under locally controlled conditions. Following the works, a 4-stage clearance and reassurance air testing was carried out for reoccupation by a UKAS accredited analytical company.

The overall size of the site was over 27,000 square metres, the site was previously a marine engineering manufacturing and testing site which closed in 2021 following 150 years of operating in Colchester. The site throughout was made up of industrial workshop spaces, testing facilities and office space.

Working in partnership with our client, Clifford Devlin were dedicated to delivering the highest quality of work while minimising disruption to the local community, and local wildlife in the form of a bat colony in one of the out buildings.

These works formed part of a larger demolition project with our client, to accommodate local housing regeneration in Colchester to build up to 130 new homes.

Following a competitive tender Clifford Devlin were appointed to carry out an asbestos removal project on a sheltered housing block in Westminster.

The works included licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal to 45 flats. The licensed works required the removal of asbestos insulation board panels and risers.

The non-licensed asbestos removal works required the removal of floor tiles and textured coatings throughout the properties and throughout the communal areas of the building.

These works were programmed in to suit the clients demanding programme and other contractors that were required on site.

''Would like to say how impressed I was with your guys over here. George in particular was very helpful. I know they were up against it a bit to get the works done. They were very well organised and worked tidily and most importantly safely causing us no issues. Look forward to working with you again in the future.'' - Calum Eyre, Contracts Manager, Axis Europe.

Added Value: Clifford Devlin and Axis Europe donated to Camden foodbank which is a local donation point to the project. The borough has a significant number of homeless people and people who live in great deprivation.

‘’It is great that you are working on a project and want to donate to Camden Foodbank. Currently, there is a huge amount of need from local adults and children in food poverty so we are very grateful and appreciative for your support.’’ – Jackie, Support Manager, Camden Foodbank.

This project involved the removal of asbestos-containing insulation board (AIB) from shower blocks and the completion of non-licensed works, including cement debris removal and encapsulation of AIB soffits in residential bungalows. Licensed works were carried out under fully controlled conditions within a purpose-built enclosure, while non-licensed tasks were completed under locally controlled conditions.

The project began with enclosure formation and a pre-clean to allow a pre-approved M&E contractor to carry out vital isolations. Once works were completed, a four-stage clearance process, including reassurance air testing, was undertaken to ensure safe reoccupation.

The project was completed successfully, with all asbestos removed or encapsulated safely, compliance with regulations maintained, and residents able to return with confidence in the safety of the areas.

Following a competitive tender process, Clifford Devlin were appointed to deliver the soft strip and demolition works at a commercial park as part of a wider redevelopment scheme. The project formed a key enabling phase, preparing the site for future construction works.

Works were carried out across four locations within the park and included full internal soft strip, structural demolition, waste segregation, and comprehensive site clearance. Careful planning and phased delivery ensured the programme was maintained while upholding high standards of health and safety.

Our in-house asbestos removal team also undertook the removal of non-licensed asbestos-containing mastic and pipework gaskets, along with the safe handling and disposal of safes containing asbestos materials. All asbestos works were completed in strict accordance with current legislation.

The project was delivered safely, efficiently, and on programme, leaving the site fully prepared for the next phase of redevelopment.

Clifford Devlin completed phase 3 of Asbestos Removal Works to a number of residential properties on an estate in Lambeth, London.

The works over the 3 phases have been both licensed and non-licensed. The licensed works required the removal of asbestos insulation board panels within the kitchen areas within the properties. Throughout the three phases, we have carried out in excess 45 live removal enclosures under a 14-day HSE notification.

The non-licensed asbestos removal works were to remove furnishings and fittings from the bathroom areas, where items were attached to the ACM cement walls and were carried out under locally controlled conditions with random air reassurance testing.

Following a competitive tender Clifford Devlin were appointed to carry out the demolition, soft strip and asbestos removal project in Boreham Wood.

Clifford Devlin’s asbestos division worked in conjunction with the demolition division on this project. The work involved the removal of asbestos-based insulation to the pipework, adopting the wrap and cut technique.

We monitored our performance by a process of inspection. Inspections of our work were carried out both internally and externally and documented to create the data to analyse and identify areas where improvements can be made.

An external audit was carried out on this project with great feedback - ‘’site was absolutely fine with good working practice shown in all site activities. Your supervisor was really good in terms of his supervisory role and is seen as a great asset to CDL as he is diligent, knowledgeable and during my visit extremely polite and helpful’’.