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Removal of Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) tiles in Hartlepool

Opus Building Services were carrying out a refurbishment in the kitchen of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Hartlepool. They discovered the ceiling tiles were an Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) so got in touch with us to remove it from the premises.

 Following a site meeting with one of Opus’s representatives, a plan was put in place to carry out the safe and efficient removal of the asbestos during the school holidays, to allow the main contractor to carry out the refurbishment work safely.

A room featuring a blue tarp spread across the floor, creating a protective surface for asbestos removal.
A room featuring a blue tarp spread across the floor and a ladder positioned against the wall.

The kitchen area itself formed the enclosure. It was sealed using 1000-gauge polythene, staples, PLC tape, polystyrene slabs and expanding foam.

A 3-stage airlock and baglock were constructed at the entrance of the enclosure using Speedtent.

A Negative Pressure Unit (NPU) was installed as required. An NPU is used to ventilate the enclosure and remove dangerous asbestos fibres from the exhaust air. NPUs are fitted with high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) class filters that capture the finest and most hazardous of particles. The negative pressure created by the NPU minimises the spread of dust and improves the work environment.

Following a satisfactory smoke test, the asbestos removal works commenced within the enclosure.

An independent analytical company was appointed by the main contractor to carry out daily air monitoring. Air monitoring is essential for ensuring the safety of everyone involved, complying with regulations, verifying the effectiveness of asbestos removal and providing transparency and reassurance to everyone working nearby.

Upon completion of the work and a satisfactory air test, the kitchen was handed over to the client. This enabled them to carry out the refurbishment work in a timely manner. 

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Testimonials

"Outstanding Service"

From the enquiry to the completion of the work, the service is outstanding. All members of staff who attended the site are professional, very polite, did their work and when I asked to do any extra work, it was not a problem, they just did it.

Lena Jopling, Hutchinson Environmental Solutions, Northumberland

"Friendly and Polite"

Hendersons stripped the asbestos ceiling panels from our garage and removed the panels from site. I was very happy with the professional and efficient way in which the work was carried out. The team were very friendly and polite and they left the garage and surrounding area clean and tidy. The work area was tested by an independent company and found to be clean and free of asbestos fibres.

John Knowles, County Durham

"Completed on Time"

All the work was completed on time and to our expectations The staff were very pleasant and checked regularly that we were happy with the progress.

Tony Turnbull, Tynemouth

"Professional Approach "

We were delighted by the professional approach and customer service that Henderson provided. From the onset, they demonstrated a highly structured and well-planned approach. This was also seen in how they approached the work on-site, as staff were professional, and friendly but also very concerned to do the right job. An excellent service at a reasonable price.

Peter Upton, Hexham

"Expert Knowledge"

I received excellent service from everyone at Henderson as all team members are friendly, helpful, and professional. I would recommend Henderson Environmental to anyone with an asbestos issue and on the strength of the great job that they did, if I ever need soundproofing I would go straight to them.

G Parker, Newcastle Upon Tyne

"Clean and Efficient Job"

Ian and his team provided us with an excellent service at a competitive price compared to others. The team were fantastic, arriving on time and working continuously to get the job done. Once completed they showed me the area they had cleared and it had been done to a very high standard, all materials were taken away and the area was thoroughly cleaned. I would highly recommend to all.

Sam Benfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne

"Stress-Free Removal "

When I was first told I had asbestos I was concerned mostly about what it meant to remove it and how destructive the process would be. I needn’t have worried as the team were in and out really quickly, working professionally, and that took all of the stress out of the situation. Thanks for a fantastic job guys!

Adrian Young, Whitley Bay

"Limited Disturbance"

We owe a huge thanks to Ian and the team for making the asbestos removal go so easily and to plan. The impact to tenants has been as minimal as possible and the asbestos skip was removed immediately. The job couldn’t have gone better and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Neil Joslin, The Gateshead Housing Company

"Efficient and On-Time"

I needed a job done quickly and the team came out to give me a quote the following day ad provided the estimate a day later. The work was completed within the estimated time frame and given that it involved removing a ceiling and taking the wall back to brick, we expected a mess but all of the waste was removed and not even a spec of dust was left behind. It’s rare these days to find a company that surpasses expectations and these guys do just that.

Christina Porter, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne

"Safe and Collaborative Team"

The Henderson team were very easy to talk to and it was simple to schedule the removal to suit our calendar. The team on-site worked with our roofers to make sure the building was watertight by the end of the day. All in all Ian and the company were great to work with.

Hamilton Building and Joinery Services

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