Asbestos would be a great building product were it not for the significant health risks. It was the building material of choice in the 1960s to the mid '70s in the UK, before the potentially deadly properties of asbestos were known.
During this time asbestos was used for a number of jobs such as; floor tiles, pipe lagging, textured paints (Artex), internal partitions, central heating systems, roofs, gutters, rainwater downpipes, cement cladding, fire protection to structural steelwork, fuse boxes, bitumen products and many, many more.Building projects can be complex and difficult to administer.
Good project coordination involves working closely with the client, architect, specialist suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure the project is completed within the required timescales and within budget. Fire safety is an extremely important issue, especially in mixed-use premises and where unrelated occupiers, who live independently from one another, share common areas of the same building.
During this time asbestos was used for a number of jobs such as; floor tiles, pipe lagging, textured paints (Artex), internal partitions, central heating systems, roofs, gutters, rainwater downpipes, cement cladding, fire protection to structural steelwork, fuse boxes, bitumen products and many, many more.Building projects can be complex and difficult to administer.
Good project coordination involves working closely with the client, architect, specialist suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure the project is completed within the required timescales and within budget. Fire safety is an extremely important issue, especially in mixed-use premises and where unrelated occupiers, who live independently from one another, share common areas of the same building.
Services
At AFA we believe in providing a holistic approach to disabled adaptations. Rather than being viewed as just another construction project, the primary purpose of a disabled adaptation should be the rehabilitation and long-term needs of the client. By working more closely with the Case Manager and with the client (where possible) we aim to create a healthy, sustainable and cost effective environment.
Building projects can be complex and difficult to administer. Good project management involves working closely with the client, architect, specialist suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure the project is completed within the required timescales and within budget. Successful project coordination requires good planning and organisation skills.
An AFA Building Defects Report can provide advice on specific building elements (roof, walls or floors) or on a particular defect, such as subsidence, damp or timber defects. The report can also be tailored to address specific concerns or to provide the overall condition of a building. AFA will identify defects and comment on their significance as well as assess the potential of any future problems.
The purpose of a Schedule of Condition Survey is to record the current condition of a property before entering into a lease agreement and is a detailed room-by-room assessment. Commercial leases usually stipulate that the tenant is responsible for any repairs during and at the end of a tenancy, so it is vital that you fully understand your potential liabilities before signing your lease.
AFA provides architectural design services for both residential and commercial projects. Projects range from simple domestic extensions to specialist designs for disabled adaptations and new build projects. As Chartered Building Surveyors we can also advise if your building requires necessary repair works prior to refurbishment or adaptation, saving you time and cost in the long term.
