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Lead Services
Lead sampling, clear reports and remedial works, helping you manage lead-containing coatings during maintenance and refurbishment.
Discuss a lead concernA practical starting point for older buildings
Older painted surfaces and building materials may contain lead. Planned work such as sanding, stripping or demolition can change the risks. SHMB helps you establish what information is needed and plan the investigation and any remedial work.
Sampling & reporting
We take samples of suspect lead-containing coatings and provide a clear report on the findings. We agree the areas to be assessed and explain what the results mean for your proposed work.
Risk-management support
Help turn findings into a practical plan for maintenance or refurbishment, including areas affected, responsibilities and the specialist advice needed to inform the work.
Lead remedial works
We carry out lead remedial works, including appropriate treatment or removal, with access, site controls and waste arrangements planned before work starts.
Records & follow-up
Bring together reports, agreed actions and completion information so building owners and project teams have a clear record for future work.
Plan around the building and its users
Occupied premises, schools and refurbishment sites need careful coordination. We work with your team to agree access, communication and sequencing for our sampling and remedial works.
Testing methods, any monitoring and the extent of remedial work depend on the materials, condition and proposed activity. These are agreed for each project.
How we start
Share the concern
Tell us the building location, material or coating involved and any work you are planning.
Agree the investigation
Review existing information and agree where samples are needed and what the report will cover.
Plan the next steps
Use the findings to agree an appropriate scope, responsibilities and programme.
Further information: HSE guidance on lead in construction.
Planning work on older coatings?
Contact SHMB to discuss the site, the proposed work and what information you already hold.
Discuss your requirements