Clifford Devlin were appointed by a new client to deliver specialist asbestos removal works as part of wider roof replacement programmes at various residential properties in North London.

The project involved the safe removal of asbestos-containing roof materials, alongside asbestos watch-and-brief services to support planned window and fire door replacement works. Throughout the project, our team worked closely with the client and associated contractors to ensure all activities were delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with the overall programme.

Working within an occupied residential building required careful planning and coordination to minimise disruption to tenants and leaseholders while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Our environmental team developed and implemented a detailed plan of work for the safe removal and disposal of the asbestos-containing roof materials. Close collaboration with the client's roofing contractor ensured the programme remained on track, while measures were put in place to ensure the property was fully weatherproofed immediately following completion of the removal works.

Alongside the roofing project, our team provided asbestos watch-and-brief services to facilitate the client's window and fire door replacement programme. By working closely with all contractors on site, we helped ensure these works progressed safely and efficiently.

The project was completed safely, on programme, and without incident. Through effective collaboration between our environmental team, the client, and principal contractors, we successfully enabled the wider refurbishment works to progress while maintaining a safe environment for residents, leaseholders, and operatives.

Clifford Devlin delivered a programme of specialist remedial works at Bowley Close Rehabilitation Centre, London SE19, supporting the continued maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of the healthcare facility. The works comprised external drainage improvements, electrical fault rectification within live operational areas, and the widening of existing external fire escape routes. This included the construction of new retaining walls and the relaying of approximately 100m² of access/disabled/fire route paving slabs to eliminate trip hazards and improve accessibility.

As part of the drainage improvement works, the team resolved ongoing ponding issues affecting a wheelchair-accessible fire escape route adjacent to the building. The solution involved excavating a new trench along the affected area, removing existing concrete and hardcore materials, and installing a pea shingle French drain system to enhance surface water management and provide a long-term drainage solution.

In a separate package of works, Clifford Devlin carried out detailed investigation and repair works relating to an electrical fault identified within the workshop corridor. Through comprehensive fault-finding, the team discovered an incorrectly wired external lighting installation that had caused a hazardous back-feed condition between separate electrical circuits. The fault was safely isolated, the wiring configuration corrected, and the installation fully tested to verify safe and compliant operation upon completion.

All works were carefully planned and executed within a live healthcare environment, in full compliance with current health and safety legislation and NHS site requirements.

As part of Maldon District Council’s Promenade Park Management Plan, refurbishment works to the park’s brick-built food kiosks have now been successfully completed.

The project was undertaken to enhance the appearance and longevity of the kiosks while ensuring they complemented the evolving heritage character of Promenade Park. Working closely with the Council, a programme of external improvements was delivered, including the installation of new cladding, roof repairs, upgrades to the rainwater goods, and the design and installation of bespoke signage.

These enhancements have transformed the kiosks, creating a more modern and refined appearance while remaining sympathetic to their surroundings. The completed works have helped to improve the overall visitor experience and provide an attractive focal point along the promenade ahead of the busy summer season.

The finished result is a significant improvement to the park’s facilities and supports Maldon District Council’s ongoing investment in one of the district’s most popular destinations.

"We are very happy with the finished kiosks – thank you to you and to the team for their hard work in making them a success! Has been great working with you." - Corporate & Capital Projects Programme Manager, Maldon District Council.

Clifford Devlin are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a contract to construct a new optometric injection suite at a health centre in South London.

This project will be delivered on a design and build basis, and we are delighted to be partnering with BAQUS Construction and Property Consultancy, who will be responsible for the preparation of the design and build drawings as well as providing contract administration throughout the project.

The scope of works includes internal alterations and an extension to the existing facility, alongside the installation of a new Air Handling Unit (AHU). The system will be designed to deliver 16 air changes per hour, ensuring the clinical environment meets the required standards for specialist medical procedures.

This project will support the continued development of high-quality healthcare facilities within the community, providing a purpose-built environment for specialist optometric treatments.

Clifford Devlin are delivering a new roofing refurbishment project for the NHS in South London.

The works begin with the full preparation and mechanical drying of the existing roof, ensuring the surface is fully prepared to receive a high-performance waterproofing system.

Following this preparation phase, our team will install the MAP P1 low-odour, cold-applied liquid roofing system over 12.5mm recovery boards, which will be fixed directly to the existing felt finish. The system will then be reinforced with fibreglass fleece, creating a seamless, durable, and fully weather-tight waterproofing layer.

This modern liquid roofing solution provides a highly reliable finish while minimising disruption on site thanks to its low-odour, cold-applied installation process.

Once the installation is complete, the system will be backed by a 5-year manufacturer-supported warranty, ensuring long-term protection, performance, and peace of mind for the client.

Clifford Devlin are delivering a roof refurbishment project at an NHS facility in South London, carefully managed within a live healthcare environment.

The works include full preparation of the existing roof, incorporating mechanical drying to ensure a sound substrate prior to installation. We are applying the MAP P1 low-odour cold-applied roofing system, reinforced with fibreglass fleece to create a seamless, durable, and fully watertight finish suitable for sensitive settings.

All works are carried out in accordance with site-specific RAMS and will be completed with a 5-year manufacturer-backed warranty.

Clifford Devlin are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a new project on Peckham High Street for a valued new client. The scheme will involve a comprehensive programme of enabling and demolition works to prepare the building for its next phase of redevelopment.

Works include a full internal strip-out, incorporating service isolations and the removal of all internal finishes back to the building’s structural framework.

The project will also see the demolition of an existing single-storey structure. Given the busy high street location, the works will require a temporary pavement closure alongside carefully managed pedestrian control measures to ensure public safety and minimise disruption.

We are delivering an ongoing programme of asbestos remedial works across multiple operational bus depot sites. Due to the scale and variety of tasks involved, each project is completed under a carefully managed, task-specific non-licensed and licensed removal plan.

Clifford Devlin’s in-house asbestos removal teams work under strict health, safety, and environmental controls, using specialist access equipment and proven techniques to carry out works safely and efficiently within live transport environments.

Operating within active depots requires careful coordination around vehicle movements and engineering activities. Out of hours work is also included where necessary. Our teams establish controlled work zones and phased programmes, working closely with depot management to minimise disruption and maintain safe segregation.

All asbestos waste is securely packaged and transported to our own waste transfer facility in full regulatory compliance, with full traceability maintained.

Independent air monitoring, reassurance testing and 4 stage clearances are undertaken throughout to uphold the highest safety standards.

Works are now underway at the North Wing entrance of St Thomas’ Hospital, Lambeth, focused on the area surrounding the historic statue of Sir Robert Clayton. The programme includes the erection of a full access scaffold around the statue to enable safe and controlled brick wall rebuilding and localised fabric repairs behind and around the monument.

The works comprise targeted roof and waterproofing interventions, together with masonry and brick repairs to the adjacent wall structure. Protective measures have been put in place to safeguard the early 18th-century statue by master sculptor Grinling Gibbons while access and repair operations are carried out.

The project demonstrates a careful balance between essential building repairs and sensitive heritage protection, ensuring the surrounding historic fabric and artwork are preserved throughout the works.

We’re pleased to confirm that Clifford Devlin has recently started a new asbestos removal project at West Norwood Cemetery, one of London’s renowned “Magnificent Seven” Victorian cemeteries.

The project involves the careful removal of asbestos-containing materials from a small building structure as part of planned improvement works. Given the historic setting, the programme is being delivered with particular care and consideration.

Works are being carried out by our experienced site team under full supervision, with safety and compliance at the forefront throughout the project. Independent air monitoring is in place, and all asbestos waste is securely packaged and removed for licensed disposal at a skip located on site.