Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham – Heritage Works at Moseley Road Swimming Baths

James Cook
Dec 12
2 min read

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Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham. Moseley Road Swimming Baths in Moseley is one of Birmingham’s most important Grade II* listed buildings, not just in Birmingham, but in the UK.

Restoring a building of this age demands specialist skills, careful planning and the right equipment. Umberslade has been appointed as the main strip-out contractor in Birmingham to deliver the enabling works that prepare this landmark for full restoration.

A fascinating gallery of imagery from areas that have been hidden for decades.

Our teams are carrying out heritage strip-out, diamond drilling and sawing, groundworks, and safe access work using electric and rubber-tracked machinery.

Every task is designed to protect the building, preserve the artefacts and original installations whilst preparing it for renovation and returning it to public use.

Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham Working inside Moseley Swimming Baths

Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham Moseley Baths Main Pool from Above

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Heritage Strip-Out for Listed Buildings

Strip-out in a historic building is a conservation process. It must protect the fabric, record every detail and avoid unnecessary damage. At Moseley Road Swimming Baths, our team is:

Documenting and cataloguing all original features
Removing later additions and redundant services
Protecting floors, tiles and mosaics
Using low-vibration equipment and electric plant
Managing asbestos and lead paint safely

Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham Moseley Swimming Baths removing aged materials

Our rubber-tracked machines reduce surface pressure, making them safe to use over fragile floors, early concrete and decorative surfaces.

Diamond Drilling & Sawing

Historic buildings cannot tolerate heavy impact tools. Our drilling and sawing division uses methods that protect the structure while creating openings for new services and upgrades.

Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham Sawing and Diamond Drilling Moseley Baths

We provide:

Diamond core drilling
Track sawing
Wire sawing
Floor sawing
BROKK robotic demolition

All work is completed with dust suppression, slurry control and real-time vibration monitoring.

Groundworks in Sensitive Buildings

Groundworks inside a listed building must be carried out with extreme care. Foundations vary, old drainage systems are often still active, and drawings may no longer exist.

Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham Ground works foundations Moseley Baths, Library

Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham Moseley Swimming Baths, Library

Our groundworks team is:

Opening trial pits to understand the foundations
Strengthening and supporting load-bearing areas
Reconfiguring drainage and service routes
Excavating new lift pits
Using compact, electric, rubber-tracked equipment

Every action protects the building while improving its long-term stability.

Moseley Road Baths sit within a busy community. Parts of the building remain accessible during the works.

Umberslade manages:

Resident vehicle access
Safe pedestrian routes
Dust and noise control
Protective roadways and temporary flooring
Clear communication with building management
We work cleanly and safely, minimising disruption

Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham, Ground Works Team, Moseley Swimming Baths

Why Choose Umberslade?

Umberslade is one of the few companies in Birmingham that provides all enabling works services in-house, including:

Heritage strip-out
Diamond drilling and sawing
Groundworks
Rubber-tracked access
BROKK robotic demolition

This keeps the building safe, speeds up the programme and ensures every phase is aligned with conservation standards.

Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham, Moseley Swimming Baths resident cat

Strip-Out Contractors Birmingham, Moseley Swimming Baths Skylight.

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We understand modern buildings. We know historic ones even better. Moseley Road Swimming Baths is a wonderful building, and we are proud to help protect it for future generations.