Asbestos surveys are necessary to keep your home and business safe from the risk of asbestos.
Our efficient, reliable and thorough asbestos surveys assess the asbestos status within commercial, domestic and industrial buildings. We offer Asbestos Management Surveys (previously referred to as a Type 2 survey) and Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys (previously referred to as a Type 3 survey).
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Vermiculite has long been associated with asbestos, causing many homeowners and businesses to question the safety of this material. But, is this a myth? Does vermiculite contain asbestos?What Is Vermiculite Insulation? Firstly, vermiculite is a naturally-occurring,...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states, “the only way to confirm if a suspect material contains asbestos fibres is to obtain and analyse a sample of it”. But, is DIY, at-home sampling the way to go? Here’s the truth about asbestos sampling kits.What Are Asbestos...
Despite the use of asbestos being banned in the UK in 1999, the material can still be found in many homes and businesses today. If you own a home or commercial property that was built before the year 2000, there is a chance it may still contain asbestos. Pillars...
Asbestos is an umbrella term used to describe several naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have crystallised to form fibres. These fibres are resistant to heat and fire, as well as chemical and biological degradation. The material’s mechanically strong properties...
One of the two main types of asbestos surveys, a Refurbishment & Demolition Survey (otherwise referred to as an R&D survey, previously known as a type 3 asbestos survey) involves locating, identifying and assessing the condition of all asbestos-containing...
The importance of an asbestos survey cannot be understated for dutyholders of commercial, industrial and shared domestic premises, as well as employers. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012), the responsibility to manage the presence and condition of...
If you are the dutyholder of a commercial building that was constructed before the year 2000 (before the final ban on asbestos occurred in the UK), or you are planning renovation or demolition works for your premises, read about the importance of R&D asbestos...
The legalities of asbestos are very important to understand as a dutyholder of commercial, industrial and shared domestic premises. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012), the duty to manage the presence and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)...
A potential hazard within industrial workplaces, such as factories and warehouses, is the presence of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). As the dutyholder of such buildings, the protection, health and safety of your staff is a huge priority - as ACMs...
