Heritage · North West England
Listed Warehouse Residential Conversion — Demolition Survey
A developer converting a Grade II listed 19th-century warehouse to apartments needed a hybrid refurbishment and demolition survey compatible with the listed fabric.
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Property overview
Grade II listed multi-storey brick warehouse retained as shell for residential conversion, with internal linings, staircases and services scheduled for removal.
Challenge
The scheme retained the listed shell and structure but removed all internal linings, partitions and services — a mix of demolition and refurbishment scopes on one building.
Survey undertaken
Hybrid HSG264 refurbishment and demolition survey with clearly zoned scopes, drone-supported roof inspection and conservation-officer engagement on retained fabric.
Materials identified
- AIB partition linings and stair enclosures
- Amosite pipe lagging on retained heating runs
- Cement rainwater goods and roof detailing
Laboratory testing
90 bulk samples analysed to UKAS ISO/IEC 17025, prioritised by demolition sequence.
Our solution
Elements delivered a zoned survey with demolition scope inside removed elements and refurbishment scope in retained listed fabric, cross-referenced to the architect's demolition drawings.
Outcome
Developer secured listed building consent conditions on asbestos removal and delivered the scheme without heritage-related delay.
Results at a glance
- Zoned register aligned to demolition drawings
- Listed fabric protected
- Licensed removal package priced with certainty
- Faculty and listed building consent process supported
Timeline
3 weeks of site work; final report within 15 working days
Report turnaround
Draft within 10 working days; final within 15
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