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When renovating or restoring, the discovery of asbestos, toxic mould or any type of contamination can be scary. MBC Environmental Solutions can fix those headaches so that you can get on with the fun side of renovating.
It’s easy to freak out when we come across asbestos in our latest bathroom renovation project. We’re on a budget and a tight timeframe, and we don't want delays. So it’s reassuring to know that there are companies like MBC Environmental Solutions out there to ease our worry.
Specialising in managing a wide range of hazardous substances, MBC has been providing environmental management solutions to clients for over 20 years.
So, what happens in the case of this bathroom renovation? Operations Manager Mark Hamilton explains the process.
“Asbestos is only an issue when you disturb it,” he says. “We talk to our clients about all of the options, whether that's removal or management. We offer our expert opinions and keep our clients at the heart of the solution.”
For one homeowner in the central city, they unexpectedly discovered some hidden asbestos vinyl under their bathroom floor.
“We got a call on Friday afternoon from the client, and we went to meet with them that afternoon,” explains Mark. “We pride ourselves on our quick turnaround. We assessed the job and outlined the options. The client chose complete removal, and we had it booked in and completed a week later, after the required five-day notification period.”
It’s this responsiveness to clients’ needs that stands MBC apart in the industry. That, and its strict adherence to health and safety standards. MBC is one of only a small number of Licenced Asbestos Removalists, with both a Class A and Class B licence. That means the team can take on any asbestos removal project, large or small. Also, the team is qualified to undertake asbestos surveys. If you need a sample collected, contact Mark and his team.
Toxic mould is also an issue in some renovations. If left unchecked, the problem will literally grow and is a hazard to health.
One homeowner in St Albans was carrying out some renovations when she discovered significant amounts of spores behind some cabinet casing. MBC completed a mould inspection and within a week the areas was completely stripped out, resulting in a clean and environmentally sound home.
With a team of 14, MBC is well equipped and resourced to deal with any number of issues. Whether its meth decontamination of a rental property or emergency spill responses, graffiti removal or erosion and sediment control, the wealth of services provided by MBC means that you can trust in this one-stop-shop.
And it’s not just residential properties that MBC service. The team has just completed extensive refurbishment works at the University of Canterbury and has been a significant player in the redevelopments of Cashmere High School, Hornby High School and Christchurch Boys’ High.
It’s good to know you can rely on the experts at MBC when things get a little hair-raising in the home.
