Countrywide Secures Place on CHIC Compliance and Assurance Framework
Countrywide Environmental Services Ltd is delighted to announce its successful appointment to CHIC’s (Communities & Housing Investment Consortium) Compliance and Assurance Framework, strengthening its position as a trusted provider of asbestos removal and compliance services to the social housing sector.
The framework provides CHIC members, including housing associations, local authorities and other registered housing providers, with access to specialist contractors delivering essential compliance, risk assessment, auditing and remedial services across their property portfolios.
The framework covers a broad range of property safety and compliance disciplines, including asbestos management and abatement, gas and electrical safety, fire safety, lifting equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and water hygiene.
Countrywide’s appointment reflects its experience in delivering safe, compliant and customer-focused asbestos services, supported by robust management systems, technical expertise and independently accredited quality, environmental and health and safety standards.
Supporting Safer Homes and Regulatory Compliance
Through the framework, Countrywide will be able to support CHIC members with specialist asbestos removal services, helping landlords meet their statutory obligations, manage property risks and maintain safe environments for residents, employees and contractors.
Countrywide’s approach combines competent, appropriately qualified personnel with structured risk assessment, site assurance, quality control and comprehensive compliance documentation.
With established experience supporting registered social landlords, Countrywide understands the importance of delivering works in occupied properties, minimising disruption to residents and maintaining clear communication throughout.
The company’s integrated management systems, accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, underpin its commitment to quality, environmental responsibility and occupational health and safety.
Building on Our Social Housing Experience
The appointment represents another important milestone in Countrywide’s continued development within the social housing sector.
By combining technical expertise, responsive service delivery and a commitment to continuous improvement, Countrywide aims to support CHIC members in maintaining regulatory compliance, improving property safety and achieving long-term value from their asset management programmes.
A spokesperson for Countrywide Environmental Services commented:
“We are extremely pleased to have secured a place on CHIC’s Compliance and Assurance Framework. This appointment recognises our commitment to delivering safe, reliable and professionally managed asbestos services.
“We look forward to working with CHIC members, supporting their compliance responsibilities and helping to ensure homes and buildings remain safe for residents, employees and the wider community.”
About Countrywide Environmental Services
Countrywide is a specialist licensed asbestos removal contractor providing asbestos remediation and removal in Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales and North West of England.
We work with housing associations, local authorities, construction contractors and public-sector organisations, delivering planned, responsive and emergency asbestos removal services.
Countrywide holds UKAS-accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and maintains a strong focus on safety, customer care, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement. RoSPA’s President’s Award was received for Safety Excellence (2026)
For further information advice on planning asbestos related works, please contact the team directly on 0151 426 2110 or admin@countrywide-environmental.co.uk
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