We’re Converting a Former Council Property — What Are the Risks?
Council-built homes from the 1950s to 1980s often contain asbestos in materials like artex ceilings, heating duct panels, soffits, water tanks, and even vinyl flooring. If you're converting or refurbishing one of these properties — especially on a buy-to-let or
We Manage a School Built in the 60s — Should We Be Worried About Asbestos?
Asbestos is still present in thousands of school buildings across the UK, especially those constructed between the 1950s and 1980s. Ceiling tiles, pipe lagging, insulation panels and floor coverings may all contain asbestos — and if damaged, they pose serious
We Need to Demolish — Do We Really Need an Asbestos Survey?
You’re on a tight schedule. The demolition crew is ready, and machines are lined up to knock down an old warehouse next week. But the health and safety advisor flags one issue — no asbestos survey. Can’t we just proceed?Absolutely not.
We Just Bought a Commercial Unit — Are We Responsible for Asbestos?
Buying a commercial property is a major investment — but it also comes with responsibilities. One of the most misunderstood is the legal duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. If you’ve recently acquired an industrial unit,
We Discovered Asbestos Mid-Renovation — What Now?
Imagine this: you're halfway through stripping back an old property ready for conversion, and your contractor uncovers suspicious insulation around the boiler or textured coatings on the ceilings. Panic sets in — could it be asbestos? For developers and property investors,
We’re Building 20 New Homes — How Do We Handle SAPs Efficiently?
Large-scale developments come with many moving parts. When you’re managing 10, 20, or even 100 new homes, handling SAP Calculations unit by unit quickly becomes overwhelming. Each plot may have a slightly different specification, orientation or building type. Tracking them all
Our Design Was Rejected Because of Energy Targets
Planning application rejected. Not because of height, massing or design — but because the building didn’t meet energy efficiency requirements. As local councils tighten their sustainability criteria, developers are being asked to demonstrate reduced carbon emissions from the outset. That means
Our Buyer Needs the EPC — But We Don’t Have SAP Calculations Yet!
You’re approaching project completion. The property is finished, snagging is done, and your buyer is ready to sign. Then comes a roadblock: your solicitor asks for the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and you realise it hasn’t been produced. The reason? No
We’ve Made Changes Mid-Build — Do We Need New SAP Calculations?
Picture this: you're halfway through building your latest development when your client decides to upgrade the windows to triple-glazed aluminium frames. Or your supplier can only source a different type of insulation. These might seem like minor changes, but they
We Can’t Get Building Regs Approval Without SAP Calculations!
You’ve secured planning permission, your architectural drawings are complete, and your contractor is lined up to start work next week. Everything is on track — until Building Control issues a warning: no SAP Calculations, no green light. It’s a problem faced