Our latest project is part of the renovation for The Lancasters for Grade I & II Listed renovation specialist contractor Rosewood. The Lancasters is a Bayswater residential development of luxury apartments, most of which overlooking Hyde Park. It was originally 15 stucco-fronted Grade II listed terraced houses dating back to the mid-19th century. The 407 foot long French Renaissance style façade of the building retains its original aesthetic whilst the structure behind was greatly altered from 2006-2011 to accommodate 77 lateral and duplex apartments as well as a multi-level underground car park.
Intercity Contractors have the crucial role of removing the diminished paint coating from the outside of the building without damaging the facia of the original terrace, as deteriorating exterior coatings can create lead dust during paint removal, and controlling it helps reduce lead exposure on site. This is a particularly specialist job as lead based paint in older buildings is a major source of lead contamination and can be extremely harmful when inhaled and ingested. We have multiple safety precautions in place to ensure that workers, residents and passers-by are not exposed to lead, and that dust does not settle on surrounding surfaces such as contaminated soil if not contained. At Intercity Contractors, we are fully lead trained and qualified shotblasters with the correct knowledge and equipment to safely remove this kind of paint. We have our own lead paint removal decontamination units as well as specialist extractors, pots and nozzles to minimise any potential risks when handling lead based paints. These controls help prevent lead exposure and help eliminate lead hazards during removal work.
Do you need help with removing some old paint coatings? Unsure of whether it contains lead? Intercity Contractors work closely with a team of scientists who can test samples that we take to their laboratory to confirm where is lead found in the coating and how much lead is present before work starts. We are fully trained in safe lead paint removal.
