Case study · Local council housing
Phase 1 complete. Newford Crescent.
Working on behalf of the local council, our team safely removed and disposed of asbestos insulating board (AIB) soffits from a block of flats. 10 working days, 10 controlled enclosures, finished on schedule.
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Licensed removal on a residential block.
The local council asked us to remove and dispose of asbestos insulating board (AIB) soffits from a block of flats at Newford Crescent.
AIB is licensed asbestos work. Because of the nature and location of the material, running along the roofline of a residential block, every part of the removal had to be carried out under fully controlled conditions to protect our operatives, the residents and everyone in the surrounding area.
A new enclosure, every single day.
The project ran over 10 working days. Each day our team installed a new controlled enclosure and carried out the removal from inside it.
That took careful planning, coordination and teamwork, keeping the works moving efficiently without ever compromising on safety. All work was carried out in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and the removed AIB was disposed of safely as asbestos waste.
Plan
Works planned and coordinated around a residential block for the local council.
Enclose
A new controlled enclosure installed each working day.
Remove
AIB soffits removed under fully controlled conditions by our HSE-licensed team.
Dispose
All asbestos waste disposed of safely and legally.
10 days. 10 enclosures. One block complete.
On to Phase 2.
With the first block complete, our team is moving on to the next block at Newford Crescent.
We're proud to support local councils and housing providers with safe, reliable and professional asbestos removal. Find out more about our licensed AIB removal, asbestos soffit removal and commercial asbestos removal services.
Frequently asked questions
What are AIB soffits?
Asbestos insulating board (AIB) was widely used for soffits in buildings from the 1950s to the 1980s. AIB releases fibres more readily than asbestos cement when it's disturbed, so removing it is licensed work.
Does AIB removal need a licensed contractor?
Yes. Removing asbestos insulating board has to be carried out by an HSE-licensed contractor, under controlled conditions, in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. AIB Solutions has held its HSE licence since 2005.
Why was a new enclosure installed each day?
On this project the work moved along the block section by section, with a new controlled enclosure installed and worked within each day. That kept every section of soffit under fully controlled conditions from start to finish.
Do you work with councils and housing providers?
Yes. We support local councils and housing providers with safe, planned asbestos removal on residential housing, including multi-phase projects across several blocks.
Planning works on council or social housing?
Talk to an HSE-licensed contractor about phased, fully controlled asbestos removal.